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Buttery Soft Pretzels

SUBMITTED BY: CHRISTA ROSE PHOTO BY: marathonmama

"After spending so much money on those Mall bought pretzels, I thought I'd try making some myself. So here's a recipe that has worked for me. These pretzels are a bit sweeter than other types and are buttery. These are great plain with a bit of pretzel salt or coated with cinnamon and sugar. Once finished, dip the hot pretzel in melted butter and coat with your favorite flavors. Enjoy!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 375 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  2 Hrs
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 1 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt, for topping

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center; add the oil and yeast mixture. Mix and form into a dough. If the mixture is dry, add one or two tablespoons of water. Knead the dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a large bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water.
  4. When risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape. Once all of the dough is all shaped, dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, until browned.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2007 by mose
Good recipe, though I replaced the oil with butter and used less flour. Another reviewer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by ALLAN T
I have gotten into baking breads, etc. since my wife bought a baking stone. This recipe is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Jade
These are better than Auntie Anne's or Pretzel Time!! My kids ate all 12 within 10 minutes - I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2004 by KFAIRCHI
Update to my review from over a year ago... I'm still making these pretzels and love them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by loves2cook
WOW!! These pretzels are absolutely amazing. They were soft and chewy on the inside, awesome... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by UMM-OMAR
I couldn't understanding why other reviewers had such a hard time with the dough....then it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2007 by manda2525
As I was reading the reviews, I was pretty unsure about how it was going to turn out. I halved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2005 by PTURKEL
I've been using this recipe for a few years, and have found it to be my most popular bread. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by SIYA
These were DELICIOUS! They taste just like the ones at the mall. They're that good. But I did... MORE