🥨Cozy Homemade Soft Pretzels

A warm, bakery-style recipe for your kitchen

This recipe makes 36 perfect pretzels 70g per piece

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✨ Ingredients

Dough

1500 g flour

27 g instant dry yeast

38 g sugar

18 g salt

168 g butter, softened

900 g milk, room temperature

Baking Soda Bath

2.8 kg water

330 g baking soda

54 g salt

To Finish

Coarse sea salt

Sesame seeds

Poppy seeds

Shredded cheese (optional)

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🤍 Method

1. Make the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

Add softened butter and milk.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.

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2. Shape with Love🤍

Divide the dough into equal portions.70 g

Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into classic pretzels or soft buns.

Place them on a tray while you prepare the bath.

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3. Prepare the Baking Soda Bath

Bring water to a boil. Carefully add baking soda and salt (it will bubble).

Reduce to a gentle simmer.

Dip each pretzel for 20–30 seconds.

Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a lined baking tray.

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4. Finish & Bake

Sprinkle with coarse salt, seeds, or cheese.

(Optional: score the thick part with a sharp knife.)

Bake at 220°C (200°C fan) for 12–15 minutes, until deep golden brown.

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☕ Serving Tip

Best enjoyed warm with butter, mustard, or your favorite cheese.

Perfect for cozy gatherings, brunch tables, or afternoon tea.

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Made with love 🤍

The Apron Lady