Description
Homemade Soft Pretzels made with a fun, kid-friendly bag method. Soft, chewy, and perfect for easy snacks or family baking time.
Ingredients
1 1/2 C. warm water (130°F)
1 Tbsp. rapid rise yeast
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 3/4 to 4 C. flour
1 egg, beaten
Coarse sea salt
Instructions
1. Add warm water and yeast to a gallon zippered bag and seal. Let kids squish to combine.
2. Add sugar and salt, seal again, and shake well.
3. Add 2 cups of flour, seal, and knead in the bag.
4. Gradually add remaining flour and knead until dough no longer sticks.
5. Remove dough, knead on floured surface for 3 minutes until smooth.
6. Cover and let dough rest for 10 minutes or until doubled.
7. Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll into long ropes.
8. Shape each rope into a pretzel and place on baking sheet.
9. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
10. Let pretzels rest until doubled in size.
11. Bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes.
12. Broil for 5 minutes until golden brown
Notes
Perfect for kids baking activities
Use warm—not hot—water for best yeast activation
Flour surface well to prevent sticking
Watch closely during broiling to avoid burning
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Homemade Soft Pretzels, Easy Kids Snacks, Soft Pretzel Recipe, Kids Baking Recipes