Super Awesome Pretzels Recipe

Crave those salty-sweet ballpark pretzels? These homemade gems deliver that iconic flavor with a surprisingly easy recipe! Using a modified bread dough base and a crucial poaching step, you'll achieve that authentic pretzel taste. This recipe uses a delightful blend of half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour for the perfect texture. Enjoy them classic, or elevate them with a simple cinnamon-sugar topping – perfect for a sweet treat!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 132 mins
Calories 146.5 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Super Awesome Pretzels

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How to Make Super Awesome Pretzels

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon baking powder.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  5. 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.
  6. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 18-inch long rope.
  8. Shape each rope into a pretzel. (You can find many pretzel shaping tutorials online!)
  9. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1/4 cup baking soda.
  10. Gently boil the pretzels for 30 seconds per side, then remove and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. For a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping (optional): While still warm, brush pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle generously with a mixture of 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

3g

Carbs

7g

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