Soft Giant Pretzels Recipe
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Soft Giant Pretzels

By: Sherry Peterson 
"'My husband, friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels,' reports Sherry Peterson of Fort Collins, Colorado. 'Let your machine mix the dough, then all you have to do is shape and bake these fun snacks.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (162)

What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling wine
Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/8 cups water (70 to 80 degrees F)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • coarse salt

Directions

  1. In bread machine pan, place the first four ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour if needed).
  2. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into eight balls. Roll each into a 20-in. rope; form into pretzel shape. In a saucepan, bring water and baking soda to a boil. Drop pretzels into boiling water, two at a time; boil for 10-15 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  3. Place pretzels on greased baking sheets. Bake at 425 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Spritz or lightly brush with water. Sprinkle with salt.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by DAISYANGEL Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I make a similiar recipe, and found earlier on that dropping your pretzel into the water/ soda...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2009 by EXALTADONAI   view full review
Very easy and good. I used to be a manager at a pretzel shop years ago and this is how we made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by Bakeratheart   view full review
These are the best homemade pretzels. They are chewy and soft. I have made them many times...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by MEEMEEBULUGA   view full review
Awsome!!! I used corn syrup like another reviewer suggested and it really worked to make the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by Amy   view full review
To dunk the pretzels: Use a large pot, and place your pretzel into a metal strainer or sieve. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by jhkharris   view full review
Not exactly like the mall pretzels but if you do it right it's very close and well worth the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2007 by KYRYBRY   view full review
Did I do something wrong? The dough, or should I say batter, was very thin for pretzel dough....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2011 by Tiffany   view full review
Very easy & basic ingredients. The dough is very sticky but I added just a little bit of flour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by marenez   view full review
Dissapeared! I made these on Thanksgiving for something new to try and they turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by Tobey   view full review
These were much easier to make than I expected, and they turned out quite yummy.

 

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