Kids Pretzels

Turn your kitchen into a fun, hands-on culinary playground with this easy recipe for Kids Pretzels! Perfect for little bakers and snack lovers alike, these soft, golden pretzels are a delightful mix of chewy texture and salty flavor. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and a touch of melted butter, this kid-friendly recipe encourages creativity as children get to shape their dough into traditional twists or playful designs. A quick dunk in baking soda water gives them that signature pretzel flavor, while an egg wash ensures a gorgeous golden finish. Ready in just over an hour and baked to perfection in under 15 minutes, these pretzels make a tasty homemade snack or crowd-pleasing party treat. Serve them warm with cheese sauce or honey mustard for dipping, and watch the smiles appear!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 0.3333333333333333 cup baking soda
• 3 cups hot water
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons coarse salt or pretzel salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently, then let it sit for 5-7 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add the melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a dough forms.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope, about 18-20 inches long, and shape into traditional pretzel forms or other fun shapes.

Step 7

In a medium bowl, dissolve the baking soda in 3 cups of very hot water. Carefully dip each shaped pretzel into this solution, then place them onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8

Whisk the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water and brush it onto each pretzel. Sprinkle with coarse salt.

Step 9

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pretzels are golden brown and puffed.

Step 10

Let the pretzels cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them plain or with kid-friendly dips like cheese sauce or mustard.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1742.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2122.4

Total Fat 32.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 246.5mg	0%
Sodium 35793.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 394.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 55.2g	0%

Vitamin D 18.2IU	0%
Calcium 186.3mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 682.8mg	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: 14.0%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 75.5%