Gluten-Free Laugenbrezel

Soft, chewy, and delightfully golden brown, these Gluten-Free Laugenbrezel are a must-try for anyone craving authentic German-style pretzels without the gluten. Made with a carefully balanced gluten-free flour blend and enhanced with xanthan gum for that perfect doughy texture, this recipe recreates the classic laugenbrezel experience at home. Key to their deep brown crust and signature pretzel flavor is a quick dip in a baking soda bath before baking—ensuring a crisp exterior while maintaining a soft interior. Topped with coarse sea salt, these homemade pretzels are perfect for snacking, serving at parties, or enjoying alongside your favorite mustard or cheese dip. With only 30 minutes of prep time and a warm, fragrant reward fresh out of the oven, this recipe is ideal for gluten-free bakers looking to master the art of pretzels!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 2 teaspoons Instant dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 350 milliliters Warm water
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 80 grams Baking soda
• 2000 milliliters Water (for soda bath)
• 2 tablespoons Coarse sea salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum, instant dry yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Add the warm water and melted unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces.

Step 7

Roll each piece into a rope about 50 cm (20 inches) long. Form each rope into a pretzel shape.

Step 8

In a large pot, bring 2000 ml of water to a boil. Once boiling, carefully add the baking soda and stir.

Step 9

Using a slotted spoon, gently submerge each pretzel, one at a time, into the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Remove and place on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 10

Sprinkle each pretzel with coarse sea salt to taste.

Step 11

Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are a deep brown color.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3076.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2265.4

Total Fat 40.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 93mg	0%
Sodium 35942.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 469.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 12.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 60.6mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 126.2mg	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: 15.7%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 82.1%