Pepperoni Soft Pretzels Bread Machine

Transform your snack game with these Pepperoni Soft Pretzels, made effortlessly using a bread machine! This recipe combines the irresistible chewiness of freshly baked pretzels with the savory kick of diced pepperoni for a crowd-pleasing twist on a classic favorite. The dough is prepared in the bread machine, taking all the guesswork out of kneading and rising, while the traditional baking soda bath ensures an authentic pretzel texture and flavor. Topped with coarse salt and brushed with a golden egg wash, these pretzels bake to perfection in just minutes. Ideal for game-day appetizers, after-school snacks, or casual gatherings, these pepperoni-studded treats are as fun to make as they are to eat.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3.25 cups Bread flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Rapid-rise (instant) yeast
• 0.5 cup Pepperoni, diced
• 0.33 cup Baking soda
• 4 cups Water (for baking soda bath)
• 1 tablespoon Coarse salt
• 1 large Egg, beaten

Directions

Step 1

Add the water, milk, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.

Step 2

Add the bread flour and make a small well in the top of the flour. Place the rapid-rise yeast in the well, being careful not to let it touch the liquid.

Step 3

Set the bread machine to the dough cycle and press start. Allow the dough cycle to finish, which will include mixing, kneading, and the first rise.

Step 4

Once the dough cycle is complete, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead in the diced pepperoni until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 20 inches long and form into a traditional pretzel shape or any other desired shape.

Step 7

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Slowly add the baking soda, stirring to dissolve. Be careful as it may bubble up.

Step 8

Carefully dip each shaped pretzel into the baking soda bath for about 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg to give them a golden, shiny finish. Sprinkle coarse salt on top of each pretzel.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pretzels are golden brown.

Step 11

Allow the pretzels to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1992.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2455.5

Total Fat 86.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 371.5mg	0%
Sodium 31025.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 340.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 30.0g
Protein 84.3g	0%

Vitamin D 66.8IU	0%
Calcium 227.5mg	0%
Iron 20.7mg	0%
Potassium 980.1mg	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: 31.4%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 55.0%