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Beer Pretzels Recipe

Experience the perfect beer pretzel recipe! These soft pretzels, made with a simple yet flavorful beer dough, are better than any you've tried. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and perfectly salted – get ready for a taste sensation that will have you hooked. This recipe yields approximately 12-15 pretzels.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 2364.9 kcal
Protein 147g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beer Pretzels

  • 1 cup (240ml) beer
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg yolk
  • generous amount coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon water

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How to Make Beer Pretzels

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (240°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup (240ml) of beer, 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Stir until the yeast is dissolved and foamy (about 5 minutes).
  3. Gradually add 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the dough is too sticky.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled large bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 12-15 equal pieces.
  7. Roll each piece into a 1/4-1/2 inch thick rope, approximately 18 inches long. Form each rope into a pretzel shape.
  8. Arrange the pretzels on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each one.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the pretzels with the egg wash.
  10. Sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pretzels are golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Let the pretzels cool slightly on the baking sheets before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

20g

Carbs

148g

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