Dairy-Free Laugenbrezel

Bring the authentic taste of German soft pretzels to your kitchen with this Dairy-Free Laugenbrezel recipe! Perfectly golden and irresistibly chewy, these traditional pretzels are crafted without any dairy, making them ideal for plant-based diets or lactose-free lifestyles. A simple yet effective baking soda bath gives these pretzels their signature rich color and slightly crisp exterior, while coarse sea salt adds the ultimate finishing touch. With straightforward ingredients like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and vegetable oil, this recipe is approachable yet rewarding. Whether served warm as a snack or paired with your favorite dips, these homemade pretzels deliver bakery-quality results every time.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 7 grams instant yeast
• 30 grams sugar
• 10 grams salt
• 300 ml water
• 30 ml vegetable oil
• 100 grams baking soda
• 15 grams coarse sea salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Add warm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a rough dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions.

Step 7

Roll each portion into a long rope, approximately 50 cm long. Shape each rope into a pretzel by forming a U shape, twisting the ends together, and folding back over the bottom of the U.

Step 8

In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil and carefully add the baking soda (beware of foaming).

Step 9

Using a slotted spoon, lower each pretzel into the simmering water bath, one at a time, for about 20 seconds, then remove and let excess water drain.

Step 10

Place the blanched pretzels onto the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown and shiny.

Step 12

Remove the pretzels from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(994.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2188.5

Total Fat 31.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 37142.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 414.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 54.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 89.6mg	0%
Iron 23.6mg	0%
Potassium 615.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.2%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 76.7%