Why boil before baking?

That magical baking soda bath is what gives pretzels their shiny, chewy crust. Without it, you'd just have... well, oddly shaped bread. Don't skip this step.

Can I freeze the dough?

Absolutely, After the first rise, shape your pretzels, freeze them on a tray, then store in bags. When craving hits, just boil and bake while still frozen (add 2-3 extra minutes).

Can I make these without eggs?

For the glaze, you can use melted butter instead, though you'll lose some shine. The dough itself is egg-free already.

Irresistible Soft Pretzels Recipe That Will Wow in 12 Steps -

Name: Irresistible Soft Pretzels Recipe That Will Wow in 12 Steps
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F); 1 tbsp sugar; 2 tsp salt; 1 package active dry yeast; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 10 cups water; 2/3 cup baking soda; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tbsp water; coarse salt for topping

Irresistible Soft Pretzels Recipe That Will Wow in 12 Steps

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Homemade soft pretzels with a chewy texture and golden-brown crust. Perfect for snacks or appetizers.

Author: RecipeZest
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield: 12 pretzels
Category: Baked Goods
Method: Boiling and Baking
Cuisine: German
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1 package active dry yeast
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
10 cups water
2/3 cup baking soda
1 large egg yolk
1 tbsp water
coarse salt for topping

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Instructions

Dissolve sugar and salt in warm water. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes.
Mix in flour and melted butter until dough forms.
Knead dough for 7-10 minutes until smooth.
Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Bring 10 cups water and baking soda to boil.
Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll into ropes. Shape into pretzels.
Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then place on baking sheet.
Whisk egg yolk and water, brush on pretzels, and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Use fresh yeast for best results
Boiling gives pretzels their signature chewy texture
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days

Find it online: https://recipeszest.com/soft-pretzels-recipe-homemade-chewy-delicious/