Best Soft Giant Pretzels Recipes

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SOFT GIANT PRETZELS



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My husband and our friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. Let the bread machine mix the dough, then all you have to do is shape and bake these fun snacks. -Sherry Peterson, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 pretzels.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°), divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 quarts water
1/2 cup baking soda
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a bread machine pan, place 1 cup water and next 3 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour if needed., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 8 balls. Roll each into a 20-in. rope; form into pretzel shape. , Preheat oven to 425°. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water and the baking soda to a boil. Drop pretzels into boiling water, 2 at a time; boil for 10-15 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Place pretzels on greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Spritz or lightly brush with remaining 2 Tbsp. water. Sprinkle with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GIANT SOFT PRETZELS



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These are so yummy! Even if a bit messy to make. You can also shape the pretzels into letters or numbers. Kids love to do that. You can also brush with butter after you take the out of the oven and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over them. My Kids love them that way.

Provided by MelodyOHare

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 pretzels, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water, plus
2 tablespoons water (at 70 to 80 degrees)
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 quarts water
1/2 cup baking soda
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Place water, flour, sugar & yeast in a large bowl.
  • Mix and knead dough for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • (Add 2 TBS of flour after a few minutes if needed).
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Divide into 8 balls.
  • Roll each ball out into 20-inch ropes and form into pretzel shape.
  • In a large sauce pan, bring water and baking soda to a boil.
  • Drop pretzels into water 2 at a time, boil for 10-15 seconds.
  • Remove with slotted spoons and drain on paper towels.
  • Place pretzles on a greased baking sheet and bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Spritz or lightly brush with water.
  • Sprinkle with salt and Enjoy!

GIANT SOFT PRETZELS



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This pretzel recipe came out of a National Geographic kids magazine back in the late 70's. I loved to read and loved spending time in the kitchen making a mess so this recipe is the best of both worlds. They are very easy to make and something fun to do with your kids. You can mix them in either a stand mixer with dough hook...

Provided by Scott Anderson

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c plus 2 tbsp water (70 to 80f)
3 c ap flour
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
2 qt water
1/2 c baking soda
1/2 c coarse salt

Steps:

  • 1. Place first 4 ingredients in order listed into mixer with dough hook or bread machine according to manufacturer. Select dough setting & check to see if water or more flour is needed as mixing begins. It should turn into a ball, slightly sticky but holding shape to itself. While this process is taking place, get a large pot of water with 1/2 cup baking soda dissolved in it, it should be able to hold two pretzels at a time.
  • 2. When cycle is completed turn dough onto floured surface. Divide dough into eight balls. Roll each into 20" (inch) rope; form into a traditional pretzel shape and set aside on sprayed wax paper.
  • 3. Drop two pretzels @ a time into water; boil for 10-15 seconds. Remove & drain on side towels.
  • 4. Place pretzels on greased baking sheets. Bake @ 425F degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and press into a salt that has been spread onto a plate. Then enjoy

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