Springtime is March Madness time! While watching the games you need the perfect snacks to munch on while you root for your favorite teams to win! That’s why springtime is pretzel time. This recipe for homemade pretzels are fairly easy to make, and are the perfect snack for game time!
Recipe for Homemade Pretzels
Prep Time: 30-45 mins
Rise Time:50 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: About 2 hrs
Homemade Pretzels Ingredients
You will need:
- pretzel salt
- 10 total cups of water
- 1 1/2 cups warm water approximately 100- 115 degrees F)
- 1 large egg yolk beaten and mixed with 1 tbsp of water
- 2/3 cups o baking soda
- vegetable oil
- 1 package of active dry yeast ( or 1 tbsp)
- 2 ounces of melted butter
- 4 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
How to Make Homemade Pretzels
- Put the water, sugar, and kosher salt into a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top, and lightly mix.
- Let the mixture sit for around 5 minutes. You are looking for the mixture to begin foaming.
- Add in the flour and butter. Knead the mixture until the dough is smooth. Do this for about 5 minutes.
- Once the dough is kneaded, remove it from the bowl. Put about a tablespoon of oil in another bowl equal in size, and spread the oil. Then, place the dough in the bowl.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area for about 50 minutes. You want to wait until the dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Bring the 10 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add in the baking soda prior to boiling.
- Roll out the dough into 8 24 inch ropes onto a lightly oiled pan. Then, fold each rope into a U shape, and cross over each end. Press down to ensure the dough holds its shape.
- Place each homemade pretzel in the boiling water for exactly 30 seconds,k then take it out immediately and place it back onto the pan.
- Once done, brush each pretzel with the egg yolk mixture, and sprinkle with pretzel salt.
- Let bake for 11-15 minutes until golden brown.
Linda Carver says
My pretzels salty with mustard!! and maybe a dash of horseradish
Jeanne Hammer says
Pretzels are awesome! Love the salt, dipped in cheese, YUM!!
paula brown says
I love the salty pretzels with cheese on them.
Patricia C says
Salty
Cheryl Burns says
That cheese sauce recipe looks Delicious, I am going to try it
Rosanne says
They sound great but I still don’t like to cook. Would rather buy them already made
Ivette says
Oh this is awesome! My kids love pretzels!
bo says
sweet pretzels
kelly says
sweet!
stacie says
Looks yummy – definitely salty with some mustard!
Carla says
Salty for me.
Patricia C says
I like salty, but wouldn’t mind a sweet dip
Cheryl Burns says
i HAVE NEVER MADE THEM, BUT i THINK IT IS TIME i TRIED
Carla W. says
I love mine salty but not too much salt. I am saving this page to make some of these. They look delicious!!
Amy Tolley says
yummy i love pretzels salty with mustard or cheese sauce…
sherri chastain says
boy thats a tough question .. it depends on my mood for the day weather i want salty or sweet i love both
Paula Adams says
Pretzels are our go-to snack for watching sports! Have never tried to make them myself, but these look like they are worth an effort in the kitchen for homemade Pretzels!
Gloria Tiner says
IT’S NOT A PRETZEL IF IT’S NOT SALTY.
orchidlady01 says
Salty Pretzels are my normal preference but once in a while I like them sweet with chocolate.
sherri chastain says
salty sounds good today
sandra says
i prefer a little bit of salt, butter, or cinnamon and sugar
Amber Deuel says
We love pretzel’s over here, it can’t believe we have not made them yet, I have talked about it, but I have made up my mind we will be making them in the next few weeks, thanks for the extra nudge!
amweeks says
I am all about pretzels with a little salt & a lotta cheese to dip it in!
Terry Poage says
I love pretzel’s and been dying to try and make my own.
sherri chastain says
sweet sounds really good !
Cheryl Burns says
I have never made Pretzels at home, I have always been intimidated by the thoughts of cooking them at home
Barrie says
Fairly easy! My teen would love this and I love making foods by hand…win/win.
Melanie K. says
I love my pretzels sweet or salty but salty is probably my favorite!
Carla W. says
I love salty ones. Not a big fan of the sweet ones.
Kevin L. BRUTON, Esq (@okiwa002) says
Sounds like something tasty to make with the wife and kids! ?
Dotty J Boucher says
I love both , sweet and salty but if I had to choose one , sweet 🙂
janet aycock says
this sounds great i would like to try it
orchidlady01 says
I prefer salty pretzels. This sounds like an easy recipe – I’ll have to try it!
Shauna Comire says
I prefer salty over sweet!
Dotty J Boucher says
I enjoy my pretzel a little on the salty side but sweet
dks71364 says
these look yummy. must try
sherri chastain says
i wish i had a lil bit of both.. salty and sweet .. thanks
Paula Adams says
My husband loves salty pretzels, but…. not sure I’ll ever find the time to actually make pretzels anytime soon!
Cheryl Burns says
I wonder how it would be to fry these?? since everything taste better fried…lol
Carla W. says
Salty
sherri chastain says
I’m in the mood for something sweet like a yummy pretzel
paula adams says
My husband loves salty things like pretzels, but they aren’t my favorite. But if this recipe creates soft pretzels, then maybe I’m ‘game’ for trying to make these!
Terry Poage says
My pretezels have to be salty.
sherri chastain says
would love some salty pretzels tonight
paula adams says
I have so many recipes waiting for me on my “To Do” list, but maybe I’ll find time for these home-made Pretzels, because I like only the soft pretzels!
sherri chastain says
salty with cheese dip sounds good
Carla W. says
Salty.
Paula Adams says
We have a split household on this one! Husband is strictly a salty snacks guy, but I love sweet snacks like honey-dipped.
Gloria Tiner says
SALTY
Paujla Adams says
I love sweet but my husband loves salty!
Carla W. says
Salty!!!
Carla W. says
Salty for me. 🙂
Paula Adams says
I always go with SWEET !
Rebecca Brewer says
My kids have been begging for homemade pretzels. Looks like we’re going to have to do it.
Paula Adams says
I love the Sweet best, but usually buy Salty because that’s what my husband likes. But I do like dipping the salty ones into a sweet Honey Mustard, combining the best of both!
Carla W. says
Salty for me! 🙂
Mindi Eden says
Salty w/ cheese! YUM!
Paula Adams says
We just had soft Pretzel bites with fondue at a local restaurant, and it was really good! I may now have to try making pretzels for the first time!
Carla W. says
Salty it is.
Paula Adams says
I prefer Sweet for almost everything – but the soft salty Pretzel bites are pretty good with a cheese fondue!
Carla W. says
I prefer Salty
paula adams says
I keep sweets around the house for my sweet tooth, but my husband loves salty, so it works out pretty well between us. I keep my snacks, and he keeps his!
sherri chastain says
salty sounds really good today !
Terry Stevens says
These look delicious. I have never thought about trying to make my own pretzels before. Thanks for sharing. The salty one would be a family favorite.
Carla W. says
I love salty