Pretzels

Learn how to make delicious homemade pretzels with our easy-to-follow recipe! Featuring simple ingredients like milk, yeast, sugar, flour, butter, and an egg, this guide will help you create soft and flavorful pretzels perfect for any occasion. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, achieve bakery-quality results in your own kitchen. Start baking today!

  • 07 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 15 min
  • Prep time 70 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 7 Ingredients

Pretzels

Making homemade pretzels is a fun and rewarding baking project that yields delicious, chewy, and golden-brown snacks perfect for any occasion. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create these delightful treats in your own kitchen and enjoy them fresh out of the oven.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup milk (1% fat)
180g
1 tsp yeast
5g
1 tsp sugar
5g
1.50 cups all-purpose white wheat flour
190g
1/4 cup butter
54g
1 egg
50g
1 tbsp water
16g

Instructions:

1. Warm the Milk:
- In a small saucepan, gently warm the milk until it is lukewarm (about 100°F or 38°C). You should be able to dip your finger in without it being too hot.
2. Activate Yeast:
- Pour the warm milk into a mixing bowl and sprinkle the yeast and sugar over it. Stir gently to dissolve. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
3. Mix the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour with the frothy milk mixture. Add the melted butter to the bowl. Stir to combine until a dough starts to form.
4. Knead the Dough:
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the right consistency.
5. Let the Dough Rise:
- Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
6. Prepare the Pretzels:
- Once the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the dough to release any air. Divide the dough into 6-8 equal pieces, depending on the size of pretzels you want.
- Roll each piece into a long rope (about 20 inches). Shape each rope into a pretzel by forming a U shape, then crossing the ends over each other twice, and finally pressing the ends onto the bottom of the U shape.
7. Egg Wash:
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash generously over each pretzel. This will give them a beautiful golden color when baked.
8. Bake:
- Place the pretzels on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
9. Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the pretzels to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with your favorite dips or simply on their own!

Tips:

- Make sure your milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast without killing it (around 100°F or 38°C).

- Knead the dough well to develop gluten, which gives pretzels their distinctive chewy texture. This should take about 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes using a stand mixer.

- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until it has doubled in size. This usually takes around 1 to 2 hours.

- To shape the pretzels, roll each portion of dough into a long rope and then twist it into the traditional pretzel shape.

- Boil the shaped pretzels briefly in a baking soda solution before baking to give them their signature crust and flavor.

- Brush the pretzels with the egg wash before baking to ensure a shiny and golden finish.

- For an added touch of flavor, sprinkle coarse salt on top of the pretzels before baking.

With a little bit of patience and practice, you can master the art of pretzel making and enjoy fresh, homemade pretzels whenever you like. These tasty snacks are perfect for sharing with family and friends, and you may find they become a favorite in your household.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size120 grams
Energy
Calories 320kcal16%
Protein
Protein 9g6%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 40g11%
Fiber 1.74g5%
Sugar 3.71g4%
Fat
Fat 14g16%
Saturated 7g23%
Cholesterol 90mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 150ug17%
Choline 60mg10%
Vitamin B1 0.31mg26%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg13%
Vitamin B3 1.30mg8%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg5%
Vitamin B9 50ug13%
Vitamin B12 0.40ug17%
Vitamin C 0.00mg0%
Vitamin E 0.17mg1%
Vitamin K 1.19ug1%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 80mg6%
Copper, Cu 0.11mg12%
Iron, Fe 0.80mg7%
Magnesium, Mg 24mg6%
Phosphorus, P 140mg11%
Potassium, K 170mg5%
Selenium, Se 14ug26%
Sodium, Na 36mg2%
Zinc, Zn 1.00mg9%
Water
Water 60g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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