Aunt Annie’s Pretzels Recipe 🥨
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 1-2 Pretzels
Description:
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Aunt Annie’s Pretzels with this easy recipe. These soft and chewy pretzels are perfect for a quick snack or to share with friends and family. Plus, they’re healthier than the store-bought version, making them a guilt-free treat!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water 🌊
- 1 1/8 tablespoons active dry yeast 🍞
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar 🥄
- 1 1/8 teaspoons salt 🧂
- 1 cup bread flour 🌾
- 3 cups flour 🌾
- 2 cups warm water (for baking soda bath) 🌊
- 2 tablespoons baking soda 🥄
- Coarse salt (for topping) 🧂
- Butter (for brushing) 🧈
Instructions:
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Activate Yeast: Sprinkle active dry yeast over lukewarm water in a mixing bowl. Stir gently until the yeast is dissolved.
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Mix Ingredients: Add brown sugar and salt to the yeast mixture, stirring until fully dissolved. Gradually incorporate the bread flour and all-purpose flour, kneading the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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Allow Rising: Let the dough rise for at least 30 minutes, covering the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
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Prepare Baking Soda Bath: While the dough is rising, prepare a baking soda water bath. In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of warm water with 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Stir well to dissolve the baking soda completely.
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Shape Pretzels: After the dough has risen, pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into long ropes, about 1/2 inch thick. Shape the ropes into pretzel shapes or any desired shape.
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Dip Pretzels: Dip each pretzel into the baking soda water bath, ensuring it is fully submerged. Place the dipped pretzels onto a greased baking sheet.
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Allow Second Rise: Let the pretzels rise again on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
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Bake: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Bake the pretzels for approximately 10 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
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Brush with Butter: Once out of the oven, brush the baked pretzels with melted butter for added flavor and a glossy finish.
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Add Toppings: For a classic touch, sprinkle coarse salt over the buttered pretzels. Alternatively, indulge in Auntie Anne’s famous cinnamon sugar pretzels by dipping them into melted butter and then into a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
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Enjoy: Serve these delicious Aunt Annie’s Pretzels warm and fresh from the oven. They’re perfect for snacking, dipping, or sharing with loved ones!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2141
- Total Fat: 28.1g
- Saturated Fat: 15.4g
- Cholesterol: 61.1mg
- Sodium: 10333.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 410.1g
- Fiber: 14.4g
- Sugars: 27.9g
- Protein: 53.6g
Recipe Notes:
- For a quicker preparation, use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment to knead the dough.
- Experiment with different toppings such as sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or cheese for unique flavor variations.
- These pretzels are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a day or two. Simply reheat them in the oven for a few minutes before serving to restore their softness.
