Description
Indulge in the joy of homemade snacks with this Soft Pretzel Recipe (Annies Pretzels Copycat). These pretzels are soft, buttery, and irresistibly delicious, capturing the nostalgic flavors of your favorite mall treat. Ideal for parties, movie nights, or simply a cozy evening at home, this recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether you enjoy them plain or dipped in melted cheese sauce, these warm pretzels are sure to impress family and friends alike. Embrace the fun of making these delightful doughy bites that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp dry active yeast
- 410 grams (2 1/2 cups plus 3 Tbsp) bread flour
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups warm water (for baking solution)
- 2 tbsp baking soda (for baking solution)
- 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter (for topping)
- coarse pretzel salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and whole milk. Sprinkle in yeast and let activate for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. Gradually mix in bread flour until a dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Divide dough into six equal pieces and roll each into a long rope (about 24 inches). Shape into knots.
- In another bowl, mix warm water with baking soda. Dip each pretzel for about 30 seconds then place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle coarse salt over pretzels and bake for about 8 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter while warm.
- Prep Time: 38 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg