Homemade Soft Pretzels
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp instant yeast
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups non-dairy milk
- Water (as needed for boiling)
- 2 Tbsp molasses
- 1 Tbsp baking soda
- Coarse salt, to taste (optional)
Preparation
Mix the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients.
Knead the mixture by hand or using a stand mixer until a dough forms, about 10 minutes by hand.
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled container and let it rise until doubled in size, about one hour.
On an unfloured surface, divide the dough into 12-16 equal parts and roll each into a ball, then cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Roll each ball into a 12-inch rope and shape into pretzels.
Place the shaped pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let them rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Boil water and add 2 tablespoons of molasses and 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
Boil each pretzel for 1 minute on each side.
Transfer the boiled pretzels to a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with coarse salt if desired.
Bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes.
Tips
Do not skip adding baking soda to the boiling water for authentic flavor and texture.
Enjoy the pretzels warm for the best taste.
