Elsie and I always loved going to the mall with our mom growing up, even before we loved fashion. Our mom would always get us a soft pretzel at Auntie Ann's to share and it was always a fun treat. I still sometimes get a soft pretzel when I'm at the mall, as it reminds me of all those trips with our mom. Plus, soft pretzels are AWESOME! So we thought it would be fun to try and make our own at home. We made original and cinnamon sugar soft pretzels plus two kinds of sweet buttery dipping sauces. Delicious!
Soft Pretzels makes 8-12. Recipe adapted from here.
Needed: 1 1/2 cups warm water, 1 1/8 teaspoon active dry yeast, 2 tablespoon sugar, 1 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 cup bread flour, 3 cups (all-purpose) flour, 3-4 tablespoon melted butter, course sea salt, cinnamon and sugar, 1 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon baking soda.
Dissolve the yeast in the 1 1/2 cups warm water. Stir in the sugar and salt. In a kitchen aid mixer (or a large bowl, working by hand) combine the bread flour, all-purpose flour, and yeast solution. Mix/knead until dough is elastic-like (4-6 minutes). Set dough in a greased bowl, cover and allow to rise for 1 hour. Once dough has risen cut it into 8-12 pieces and roll out into a long rope. Twist into a pretzel shape. Dip in a shallow bowl containing the 1 cup warm water and 1 tablespoon baking soda. Place an a baking sheet (that's been covered with parchment paper), cover and allow to rise for another 45 minutes to an hour. Brush on the melted butter. Top with either course salt or cinnamon sugar. And bake at 375 F for 10-12 minutes.
For the sweet butters: Combine 1 stick of softened (nearly melted) butter with either honey + nuts or raspberry jam. Stir to combine. You can store these in the refrigerator (covered) for up to a week to use on your pretzels or toast!
We hope you love these homemade pretzels as much as we do! xo. Emma + Elsie
i used to ALWAYS go to pretzel maker in the mall every time I went too! i would always get the same one, and get SO excited. fun to remember being 8 years old.:)
Posted by: Mary-Beth | October 27, 2011 at 08:59 PM
Yum!!!
Posted by: Cora | October 27, 2011 at 09:06 PM
this looks so delicious!
Posted by: cori | October 27, 2011 at 09:12 PM
Oh my gosh, these look amazing! I need one!
xo,
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah Nicole | October 27, 2011 at 09:16 PM
These looks so delicious! I tried making soft pretzels last year but they didn't turn out too great. I'll give this recipe a try :) Thanks!
Posted by: Candice | October 27, 2011 at 09:17 PM
This is great! I've been craving these like crazy lately, and yummm those butters looks so good. I used to get a soft pretzel for lunch every week when I was in high school. They served these really yummy ones filled with jalapeno cheese...ohmygosh so good!
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | October 27, 2011 at 09:27 PM
Just found your blog and I am loving every aspect!!! I am ready to drink some coffee and DIY all night. Hahaha. You ladies are super talented. And these pretzels? They look delicious!
Posted by: 17 Perth | October 27, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Yummm! We dont have pretzels in Australia so I am going to have to make these this weekend..Thanks for the recipe!
Posted by: Courtney | October 27, 2011 at 09:39 PM
looks delish!
Posted by: Jas | October 27, 2011 at 09:40 PM
love it! i wanna try..:)
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Posted by: irene wibowo | October 27, 2011 at 09:46 PM
My mouth is watering - why have I never even thought of making soft pretzels at home?
Posted by: Lauren Helen | October 27, 2011 at 09:47 PM
Raspberry butter sounds amazing! Great post = )
-meesch
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Posted by: meesch | October 27, 2011 at 09:51 PM
Oh boy, favorite recipe yet!! I love love love soft pretzels, in fact, I'm from the same area as the Auntie Anne...actually she worked for my grandpa for a bit before she started her business. I've never actually tried making soft pretzels myself other then a fun elementary school project/lesson. I'm headed to the kitchen now...haha! :) Thanks for sharing, this just blessed my day!!
Posted by: Kate | October 27, 2011 at 09:52 PM
Perfect timing! I've been thinking non-stop about soft pretzels for some reason this week (even though I haven't had one in about two years) and I forgot about making them because we had a snowstorm that shut off our power for 2 days (electric stove = bane of my existence). Power is back on though and it's time to get my bake on.
Posted by: Iris R. | October 27, 2011 at 10:03 PM
I sometimes get the pretzels from the mall too..th e smell is just tooo tempting! But wow, these look delicious..I feel like I can smell them already! thank you! will DEFINITELY be trying this!
Posted by: A Little Petite | October 27, 2011 at 10:15 PM
OOOh! Those look so good! I'm lucky enough to get to cook for my Lifegroup on Tuesdays... Next week's food: DONE.
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Posted by: dearzooey | October 27, 2011 at 10:21 PM
those look so yummy. I've made Rye Pretzels with coarse mustard from the Good to the Grain cookbook. so delicious and fun!
Posted by: amanda | October 27, 2011 at 10:21 PM
These look SO good, I can't wait to try them!
Posted by: Carly | October 27, 2011 at 10:22 PM
YUM. My mouth is watering. They look scrumptious and the butter dips look delightful. I know what sweet treat I'll be making this weekend!
Posted by: Allison | October 27, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Looks so yummy! Will have to try these pronto!
Posted by: Anita | October 27, 2011 at 10:26 PM