Vegan Bavarian Soft Pretzels

Sink your teeth into these irresistible Vegan Bavarian Soft Pretzels, a plant-based twist on a timeless classic! Crafted with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and vegan butter, these golden-brown pretzels boast a chewy, soft texture and a satisfyingly salty crust. The secret to their authentic Bavarian flavor lies in the quick baking soda bath, which gives them their signature flavor and delightful bite. Perfectly browned in just 15 minutes, these homemade pretzels are an ideal snack for game day, Oktoberfest celebrations, or simply paired with your favorite dips. Easy to make and ready in just over an hour, this vegan-friendly recipe is a must-try for pretzel lovers of all kinds!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 1 tablespoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Coarse sea salt
• 2 tablespoons Vegan butter, melted
• 2 cups Warm water (for baking soda bath)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, salt, and granulated sugar.

Step 2

Add 1.5 cups of warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough back in the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 5

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

Step 6

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of warm water and 1 tablespoon of baking soda to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Step 7

Once the dough has risen, divide it into 8 equal pieces.

Step 8

Roll each piece into a rope about 20 inches long. Form each rope into a 'U' shape, then twist the two ends together twice and fold back down to the bottom of the 'U' to form the pretzel shape.

Step 9

Using a slotted spatula, gently place each pretzel in the baking soda bath for about 30 seconds, then transfer to the prepared baking sheets.

Step 10

Brush each pretzel with melted vegan butter and sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1400.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2018.7

Total Fat 27.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11389.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 381.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 13.5g
Protein 52.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 68.3mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 593.6mg	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: 12.4%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 77.0%