Large Soft Pretzels (Quick)

These giant homemade soft pretzels are a quick and easy snack to prepare and cook in less than 30 minutes; serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 160 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 5 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• coarse salt to taste
• 0.25 cup melted butter
• 1.5 cups warm water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix water and sugar together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved; add yeast. Let mixture stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk flour, butter, and salt together in a bowl until well mixed; add yeast mixture and stir with a fork until dough starts to cling. Turn dough onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until pretzels are browned and cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease baking trays.

Step 5

Cut dough into 15 equal pieces and roll each piece between your hands into rope shapes at least the thickness of a pencil. Twist dough into desired shapes.

Step 6

Pour 4 cups hot water into a bowl; stir in baking soda until dissolved. Dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and arrange on baking sheets. Brush with egg and sprinkle coarse salt over each.