Best Chewy Bread Pretzels Recipes

BUTTERY SOFT PRETZELS

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After spending so much money on those Mall bought pretzels, I thought I'd try making some myself. So here's a recipe that has worked for me. These pretzels are a bit sweeter than other types and are buttery. These are great plain with a bit of pretzel salt or coated with cinnamon and sugar. Once finished, dip the hot pretzel in melted butter and coat with your favorite flavors. Enjoy!

Provided by CHRISTA ROSE

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Pretzel Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 ¼ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
5 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup baking soda
4 cups hot water
¼ cup kosher salt, for topping

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1 1/4 cup warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center; add the oil and yeast mixture. Mix and form into a dough. If the mixture is dry, add one or two more tablespoons of water. Knead the dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
In a large bowl, dissolve baking soda in 4 cups hot water; set aside. When risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape. Once all of the dough is shaped, dip each pretzel into the baking soda-hot water solution and place pretzels on baking sheets. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 4681.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

MOVIE THEATER PRETZEL RODS

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My kids and all of their friends clamor for the large, chewy pretzel rods. They are fantastic fresh from the oven. -Lisa Shaw, Burnettsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 32 pretzel rods.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 cups water
1/3 cup baking soda
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon cold water
Optional: Coarse salt and warm cheese sauce

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water and baking soda to a boil. Punch dough down; divide into 32 portions. Roll each into a 5-in. log. Add to boiling water, a few at a time, for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Place on greased baking sheets. Lightly beat egg yolk and cold water; brush over pretzels. If desired, sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake 425° until golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm with cheese sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.