Homemade Pretzel Twists

These homemade soft pretzel twists are absolutely delicious. If you are a lover of ssoft pretzels, you are going to love how east these are to make in your own kitchen. So good!

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 12
Calories: 225 kcal

Ingredients

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• 1/4 ounce packet Active dry yeast
• 2 tbs sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsps table salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 12 cups water
• 3/4 cup baking soda
• 2 large eggs, whisked
• Coarse salt, for topping

Making the Dough

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Using the dough hook attachment, mix yeast, sugar, and warm water for about 3 minutes in the bowl of a stand mixer. Then, gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, followed by table salt and butter. Continue mixing until the dough forms a smooth ball. Knead the dough for 6 to 8 times.

Directions

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1. Preheat the oven to 450 degree after the dough has risen, and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking sprat or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, with a hook attachment, add yeast, suagr, and warm water and mix until combined, about 3 minutes.
3. Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, followed by table salt and butter.
4. Continue mixing until the dough forms a smooth ball.
5. Knead dough 6-8 times.
6. Lightly spray a large mixing bowl with non-stick cooking spray and place the dough ball into the bowl.
7. Cover with a light kitchen towel and let rise until the dough doubles in size, approximately 60 minutes.
8. Remove towel and punch dough down and transfer to a lightly floured surface, Cut the dough ball in half and then cut each half into 6 equal pieces.
9. Roll each piece of dough into a 14 inch long strip. Fold each strip of dough in half and twist dough over itself and pinch the end to seal.
10. In a large pot over medium high heat, bring water and baking soda to a boil. Place one or two pretzel twists into the water for 30 seconds and flip over for another 20 seconds.
11. Remove twists with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
12. Brush each pretzel twist with egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
13. Place in 450° preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Recipe Tips

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• Proof your dough in a warm place so that the dough rises adequately
• Don't keep your pretzels in the boiling water for too long. The water isn't used to cook the twists, it's used to give the pretzels their distinctive color and crunchy exterior.
• It's important to mix the water and yeast for a few minutes so it can fully activate.