Philly Style Soft Pretzels

Dive into the irresistible taste of Philly Style Soft Pretzels, a homemade version of the iconic street snack beloved in Philadelphia. These golden-brown, chewy delights boast a perfectly soft interior and a slightly crisp crust, achieved through a quick baking soda bath before baking. With just a few pantry staples—like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and active dry yeast—you'll master the art of crafting traditional pretzels with their signature twisted shape. Brushed with melted butter and sprinkled generously with coarse salt, these pretzels are perfect for snacking, game day spreads, or pairing with your favorite mustard or cheese dip. Ready in under two hours and yielding eight delicious servings, this recipe brings authentic Philly flavor straight to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 0.6667 cup Baking soda
• 10 cups Water (for baking soda bath)
• 3 tablespoons Butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons Coarse salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the brown sugar and 2 teaspoons of salt in 1.5 cups of warm water. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 2

Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, to the yeast mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or using a stand mixer with a dough hook. Knead for about 8 minutes until a smooth, elastic dough forms.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place until it has doubled in size.

Step 4

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

Step 5

In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and 2/3 cup of baking soda to a boil. Stir to ensure the baking soda is fully dissolved.

Step 6

While the water is heating, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope (about 20 inches) and shape into the classic pretzel form: twist the ends together twice, then fold the twisted ends down toward the loop and press to seal.

Step 7

Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling baking soda water, one at a time, for about 30 seconds. Use a slotted spatula to remove them and let them drain on a wire rack.

Step 8

Place the boiled pretzels onto the prepared baking sheets. Brush each one generously with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the pretzels are deep golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your authentic Philly-style soft pretzels!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3503.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2142.6

Total Fat 39.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 93mg	0%
Sodium 59456.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 386.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 52.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 91.2mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 688.5mg	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: 16.8%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 73.2%