Giant Soft Pretzels Recipe
🥨 Description: These Giant Soft Pretzels are so yummy! Even if a bit messy to make, they’re worth every effort. You can also shape the pretzels into letters or numbers, which makes them a fun activity for kids. Additionally, you can customize them by brushing with butter and sprinkling cinnamon sugar over them after they come out of the oven, a delightful treat that my kids absolutely love!
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Water |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 3 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 3 tbsp | Brown sugar |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Active dry yeast |
| 2 tbsp | Water |
| 1/2 cup | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Kosher salt |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 192.7
- Fat Content: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 4715.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 41.2g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Sugar Content: 5.2g
- Protein Content: 5.2g
Recipe Yield:
8 pretzels
Recipe Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of water, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and active dry yeast. Mix well.
- Knead the dough for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add 2 tablespoons of flour gradually while kneading.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized balls.
- Roll each ball out into 20-inch ropes and form them into pretzel shapes.
- In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
- Carefully drop two pretzels into the boiling water at a time. Boil for 10-15 seconds.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the pretzels from the water and drain them on paper towels.
- Place the pretzels on a greased baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
- Once baked, spritz or lightly brush the pretzels with water.
- Sprinkle kosher salt over the pretzels, and they are ready to enjoy!
These Giant Soft Pretzels are perfect for a snack or a light lunch, especially when served warm. Their soft texture and savory flavor make them irresistible, and they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!
