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Auntie Anne's Pretzels Copycat Recipe

Craving those warm, soft Auntie Anne's pretzels? This copycat recipe lets you recreate the magic at home! Get ready for perfectly chewy pretzel bites with that signature salty, buttery flavor. Easy to follow instructions and a short prep time mean you'll be enjoying these delicious treats in no time. #AuntieAnnes #PretzelBites #CopycatRecipe #EasyRecipe #HomemadePretzels

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 536.2 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 4.2 (77 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Auntie Anne's Pretzels Copycat

  • 1 ½ cups warm water (for dough) and 10 cups water (for bath)
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4-4 ½ cups bread flour, divided
  • 3 cups flour
  • ⅔ cup baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter (2 tablespoons for dough, 2 tablespoons for brushing)

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How to Make Auntie Anne's Pretzels Copycat

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add 3 cups of flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, adding the remaining flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch rope.
  6. Dissolve the baking soda in 2 quarts of boiling water. Gently drop the pretzel ropes into the baking soda bath for 30 seconds per pretzel, flipping halfway through.
  7. Remove the pretzels from the baking soda bath and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (232°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

111 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

19g

Carbs

34g

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