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AUTHENTIC SOFT PRETZELS – STREET STYLE FAVORITES

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AUTHENTIC SOFT PRETZELS – STREET STYLE FAVORITES

AUTHENTIC SOFT PRETZELS – STREET STYLE FAVORITES

These soft pretzels capture the exact taste and texture of the ones sold on the streets — golden, crunchy crust with a soft, chewy interior. The secret lies in boiling them briefly in a baking soda bath before baking, which creates that iconic dark crust and signature flavor.

🥣 Ingredients

  • 210 ml warm water
  • 60 g melted butter
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 450 g all-purpose flour
  • 7 g dry yeast

For boiling:

  • 2 tbsp baking soda

For brushing & topping:

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Coarse salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or other toppings like parmesan, garlic powder, rosemary

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dough
  • Mix melted butter with warm water.
  • Add all ingredients to a bread machine in order or knead by hand.
  • Let dough rise for at least 1 hour until doubled.
  1. Divide and Shape
  • Place dough on work surface and roll into a log.
  • Cut in half, then continue halving until you have 16 equal pieces for uniform pretzels.
  • Roll each piece into a finger-thick rope, about 20–25 cm long.
  • Shape each rope into a pretzel: form a U, twist ends 3 times like a lasso, then fold ends down and press to seal.
  1. Second Rise
  • Let shaped pretzels rest for 10 minutes.
  1. Boil Pretzels
  • Bring 1 liter of water with baking soda to a boil.
  • Drop 2–3 pretzels at a time into boiling water.
  • Boil for 30 seconds, flip with a slotted spatula, boil another 30 seconds.
  • Remove and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  1. Add Toppings and Bake
  • Brush pretzels with beaten egg yolk mixed with oil.
  • Sprinkle toppings as desired (coarse salt, poppy seeds, sesame, parmesan, etc.).
  • Bake in preheated oven at 250°C (482°F) for 25–30 minutes until deep golden brown.

Bonus: Pretzel Dogs

Wrap dough ropes around sausages before baking for delicious homemade pretzel dogs!

💡 Tips

  • Baking soda bath is crucial for the authentic pretzel crust and flavor.
  • Watch boiling times carefully — under or over boiling affects texture and color.
  • Shape pretzels tightly and press ends firmly to prevent unraveling during boiling.
  • Experiment with toppings for varied flavors.

📝 Final Thoughts

This recipe replicates the beloved street-style soft pretzels with their perfect combination of chewy interior and crisp, flavorful crust. Easy to make at home and endlessly customizable!