Large Soft Pretzels (Quick)

Delicious soft pretzels in about 20 minutes!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step: 2

Mix water and sugar together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved; add yeast. Let mixture stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.

Step: 3

Whisk flour, butter, and salt together in a bowl until well mixed; add yeast mixture and stir with a fork until dough starts to cling. Turn dough onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth.

Step: 4

Cut dough into 15 equal pieces and roll each piece between your hands into rope shapes at least the thickness of a pencil. Twist dough into desired shapes and arrange on a baking sheet; brush with egg and sprinkle coarse salt over each.

Step: 5

Bake in the preheated oven until pretzels are browned and cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.

Per Serving: 160 calories; protein 4.4g; carbohydrates 26.8g; fat 3.8g; cholesterol 20.5mg; sodium 210.2mg.

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To made this in a breadmaker , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A bread first rising can be make in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great timesaver , as you can work it yesterday , then clear it off the next day.