Soft Pretzels for Bread Machines

Transform your kitchen into a homemade bakery with this easy recipe for Soft Pretzels for Bread Machines. Perfectly chewy and golden brown, these classic treats are made effortlessly using a bread machine to handle the dough preparation. With simple pantry staples like bread flour, brown sugar, and active dry yeast, you'll create pretzel dough that's soft, flavorful, and ideal for shaping into those iconic twists. A baking soda bath ensures their signature tangy crust, while a brush of egg wash and a sprinkle of coarse salt deliver bakery-worthy results. Ready in just over an hour and a half, these pretzels are perfect for game nights, after-school snacks, or as a comforting indulgence. Serve them warm with your favorite dips for the ultimate homemade delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cups Bread flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 0.33 cup Baking soda
• 4 cups Hot water
• 1 Egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons Coarse salt (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Add warm water, brown sugar, salt, bread flour, and active dry yeast to the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer of your machine.

Step 2

Set the bread machine to the dough cycle and start it. This will take approximately 1-1.5 hours depending on your machine.

Step 3

Once the dough cycle is complete, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 20-inch rope and shape it into a pretzel by forming a U, twisting the ends together twice, and pressing them onto the bottom of the U.

Step 6

In a large bowl, dissolve the baking soda in 4 cups of hot water. Dip each pretzel into this solution for about 10-15 seconds, then place it on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture over each pretzel.

Step 8

Sprinkle each pretzel with coarse salt.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(79.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	76.3

Total Fat 4.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 184.5mg	0%
Sodium 15584.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 3.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 0.6g
Protein 5.4g	0%

Vitamin D 18.2IU	0%
Calcium 23.9mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 161.3mg	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: 55.4%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 16.9%