Soft Pretzel Recipe (Annies Pretzels Copycat)
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade soft pretzels with this easy recipe that mirrors the beloved Annie’s pretzels. These buttery, golden treats are perfect for snacking or sharing and pair beautifully with cheese sauce. With just a few ingredients, you can create these warm, chewy delights right in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 38 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp dry active yeast
- 410 grams bread flour (2 1/2 cups plus 3 tbsp)
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp baking soda
- 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter (for dipping)
- Coarse pretzel salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat milk and water to 105°F. Stir in yeast and let it proof for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and melted butter. Add the proofed yeast mixture and knead until dough forms a slightly tacky ball.
- Lightly grease the dough with oil and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 410°F. Prepare a baking soda solution by dissolving baking soda in warm water.
- Cut the dough into 6 equal strips and roll each into a rope (35 to 40 inches long). Twist into pretzel shapes and dip in the baking soda solution.
- Place pretzels on a parchment-lined sheet pan, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 7-8 minutes.
- Brush with melted butter while warm and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 452
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 703mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg