Easy Soft Pretzel

Name: Easy Soft Pretzel
Ingredients: 3 cups; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup warm water (120° to 130°); 1 tablespoon softened butter or vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; Kosher salt; Coarse sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted, optional; Cinnamon-sugar

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 cups
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 tablespoon softened butter or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
Kosher salt
Coarse sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted, optional
Cinnamon-sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, water and butter; beat until smooth (mixture will be slightly sticky). Sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons water if dough is dry. Cover and let rest in a warm place 30 minutes.
2

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly greased surface; divide into six pieces. Roll each piece into a 24-in. rope. For topping, combine water, sugar and baking soda in a shallow bowl. Shape each rope into a pretzel and dip into the baking solution. Sprinkle pretzels with coarse salt or coarse sugar.
3

Place on parchment-lined
4

. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Dip in cinnamon-sugar, if desired. Serve warm.