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Perfect and Easy Soft Pretzels

October 19, 2018 by thedomesticrebel | 136 Comments

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A stack of pretzels with one propped against the stack

Never again will you have to splurge on a pricey mall pretzel when you can make these Perfect & Easy Soft Pretzels in the comfort of your jammies at home! Super soft and chewy with a light brown crust, they’re buttery, fluffy, and simply perfect!

You guys. I did a thing.

I made homemade pretzels. And it changed my life.

I know that sounds dramatic – how can a pretzel possibly be life-changing? Well, when your life consists of furry sandals, Criminal Minds reruns and eating Goobers on repeat, it IS life-changing. It’s the little things, people! Let me have my moment!

I dunno why I put off making pretzels from scratch before… possibly because I’m still newish to yeast-based doughs and because there’s the whole step where you boil them. It just seemed… scary. Daunting. Intimidating.

But I promise you – these Perfect & Easy Soft Pretzels are none of those things!

I’m gonna hold your hand and walk you through the steps to making these beauties from scratch in the comfort of your own home. Because if your mall’s pretzel shop is anything like mine, there’s always a mile-long line that I don’t want to waste my time in. (Wasting my time in Sephora, however, is preferred).

So for these pretzels, you’ll need some pantry staples. Literally nothing in this recipe requires a special store-run or anything fancy or special. Flour, yeast, butter, sugar, baking soda, and salt are pretty much the only ingredients, but when you add them in the right steps, magic happens!

Close up of one soft pretzel with saltTo start, you’ll make your dough. You’ll mix together some yeast and warm water, then toss in butter, sugar, salt, and some of the flour. Let your stand mixer do the work for you and knead that sucker with the dough hook. Of course, you can make this by hand… but you’ll definitely be getting some muscles as a side-effect. Add in some more flour to make the dough pliable and bouncy. If you touch it with your finger, it shouldn’t stick but should spring back lightly.

Because I love you, I made this dough my you-know-what and ensured you only have to let it rest for 20 MINUTES! That’s like nothing when it comes to yeast doughs – pretzels especially. They usually need an hour, sometimes overnight (what!), but this just needs 20 minutes to chill before they bake. Easy! While they’re resting, you’ll get your oven preheated and your water mixture ready.

The water mixture is simply water with baking soda. I know you’re asking: can I skip this step/why do I par-boil the pretzels?/do I have to? And the answer is: this is MANDATORY! Pretzels as you know and love are always par-boiled in a baking soda water mixture, and here’s why:

  • Baking soda basically gelatinizes the outside of the pretzel, preventing it from fully springing up when baking (like most bread does).
  • The baking soda bath gives pretzels their signature chewy crust and lends that authentic pretzel flavor.

I promise, par-boiling these lil guys is not as daunting as I thought it’d be! I just shape the pretzel dough into that iconic pretzel shape, place it carefully onto a slotted spatula, and lower the spatula into the gently boiling water for a few seconds. Let it float and par-boil for 30 seconds tops, then gently remove them, let them drain, and place them onto your greased baking sheets. Sprinkle them with salt and bake!

Soft pretzels propped against each other on parchment paper Soft and chewy pretzels with a fluffy interior and a golden brown crust! Don’t forget to slather them with hot melted butter after baking to really drive home that mall-pretzel flavor!

Oh, and if rolling pretzels isn’t your forte, feel free to make pretzel nuggets! Just roll them into a a rope shape and cut into 1-2″ nuggets with a knife or pizza wheel. Par-boil, sprinkle with salt, and bake! How cute!!

Pretzel bites in a copper pot

Eat up!

One soft pretzel propped against a stack of pretzels

These are the most PERFECT Homemade Soft Pretzels you'll ever have! Soft, chewy with a golden crust, they come together in under one hour (from start to finished-baking!), are so supremely fluffy and buttery, and SO simple to make!
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4.99 from 50 votes

Perfect and Easy Soft Pretzels

These Soft and Chewy Pretzels are so perfect and so simple! Even novice yeast bread bakers will find this recipe easy and fast! Only a 20 minute proof time before you have perfect mall-style pretzels in the comfort of your own home!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Bread, Treats
Cuisine: American, German
Servings: 8
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

PRETZEL DOUGH

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water around 110°-115°F
  • 2 Tablespoons softened butter
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour may not need all of it

BAKING SODA SOLUTION

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup baking soda

TOPPINGS

  • Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

  • Place the 1 cup warm water in the bowl of your stand mixer. Sprinkle the top of the water with the yeast packet. Let it dissolve for about 2 minutes. Once dissolved, add in the softened butter, brown sugar, salt, and 2 cups of the flour. Using a dough hook attachment, mix on medium-low speed until a sticky dough comes together and dough is smooth. Stir in any remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl and when touched with a finger, does not stick and springs back lightly when touched. Place in a lightly greased bowl and cover with a tea towel. Let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone liners or parchment paper. GREASE whatever liner you use - trust me on this! I just spread a stick of butter around the parchment paper to make sure it is greased well.
  • Punch the dough down a couple times to break up any air pockets. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. The best way to do this is to cut in half with a pizza cutter, then cut each half into fourths. Using your palms and the heels of your hands, roll each piece into a 12-15" long rope on a clean work surface - do NOT flour your work surface, as this will prevent the stretch of your dough. Shape the rope into a circle with about 2-3" inch of each end overlapping (think the shape of a breast cancer awareness ribbon). Twist the ends where they overlap, then flip the twisted ends over the circle, pinching the ends into the circle to form a pretzel shape.
  • In a large saucepan, bring the 4 cups water to a boil over medium heat. Add in the baking soda; mixture will bubble violently for a minute. Drop a pretzel into the boiling water using a slotted spatula. Let boil for about 30 seconds, then gently remove with the spatula, allowing excess water to drip off. Place on the greased baking sheets and shape back to pretzel shape if needed. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt, if using. Repeat with remaining pretzels.
  • Bake the pretzels for 10-12 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking time to ensure even baking, or until golden brown on top. Brush with melted butter while still hot. Serve warm or room temperature!

A pretzel twist on parchment to show the fluffy interior

A bite taken out of one pretzel bite.

I mean… you have to give these a try this weekend! (And then invite me over!)

Perfect & Easy Soft Pretzels collage

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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Comments

  1. Andrea Pepe says

    October 20, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    I just made these. AMAZING! No, really, I”m not just saying that. AMAZING! Exactly like a mall pretzel. The twisting was the only part that was a little tricky.

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      October 21, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      Andrea, I am so glad you loved them! The twist definitely takes a little practice but no matter how they’re twisted, they taste great!

      Reply
    • Bogi says

      February 12, 2021 at 10:32 am

      So, I love the recipe pretzels are great… but the temp is too high. Maybe 400 would be better. I have a convection oven (not expensive) and even with 8 minutes cook time they get dark fast (especially the bites). I would maybe mention that.
      Other than that they taste delicious :)).

      Reply
  2. Amdrea says

    October 21, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    Have you made them with cinnamon and sugar? Wondering if I would put it on before baking like the salt?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      October 21, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      Hi Andrea, I would omit the salt, bake them plain, and then once baked, brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar!

      Reply
  3. NB says

    November 20, 2018 at 11:02 pm

    I don’t have stand mixer, can I make it with just a regular mixer?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 21, 2018 at 6:38 am

      Yes, but it’s going to take longer – and you’ll get an arm workout!

      Reply
    • Sandy says

      March 17, 2020 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      I made them with out stand mixer as I have lost my dough hook. Just used a fork and then kneed the dough adding adding flour tell it no longer sticks to your fingers.

      Reply
  4. Cathie says

    November 26, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these and OMG. They are fantastic. So easy to make

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 26, 2018 at 7:31 pm

      Yay, so glad you loved them, Cathie!

      Reply
  5. Savannah Garcia says

    November 26, 2018 at 11:19 pm

    I was wondering if you ever made this with the mini hot dogs? I know my mall does this and I don’t want to spend almost 12 dollars for a cup of them, plus I want to make these for my family for Christmas.

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 27, 2018 at 7:18 am

      Hi Savannah! Yes, that would be awesome! So instead of creating the traditional pretzel shape, I would still roll it out into a long rope, then cut into maybe 1-2 inch pieces with a pizza cutter or knife. Wrap the pretzel rope piece around the Lil Smokie hot dog and then dip in the baking soda solution and bake. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  6. Sherry Wright says

    January 7, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    These are delicious!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  7. Jeff says

    February 3, 2019 at 10:59 am

    Hi there, wondering if the dough can sit on the counter for a few hours or if the 20 minute rise time is important? We’re doing this with several other dishes and anything that can be done ahead of time helps! Thanks for sharing the recipe

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      February 4, 2019 at 8:37 am

      Hi Jeff, you could try letting the dough set for a few hours. It shouldn’t be too bad.

      Reply
  8. Ccook says

    February 11, 2019 at 10:30 am

    These are wonderful! Can they be frozen? At what point in the process?

    Thanks Cheryl

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      February 11, 2019 at 10:52 am

      Hi Cheryl, I would freeze them after baking! Just thaw at room temperature or in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

      Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    April 18, 2019 at 10:22 pm

    Just wondering how large these are?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 18, 2019 at 10:25 pm

      Asking bc I need to make LAAAARGE pretzels… like 10” across, and I’m needing to convert the recipe. (And would appreciate tips! 🙂

      Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 19, 2019 at 7:28 pm

      Hi Jennifer, they’re definitely smaller than an Auntie Anne’s pretzel. If you make the ropes longer before you twist into the pretzel shape, it’ll make the pretzel larger! You can also try to stretch it out.

      Reply
  10. Hollis Rotella says

    April 24, 2019 at 2:49 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and easy to make ! I made these pretzels with 8th and 9th graders at school and everyone loved them !

    Reply
  11. Laura Casey says

    June 6, 2019 at 10:26 pm

    5 stars
    These are seriously SO GOOD!!! I would get a mall pretzel every time I went shopping and these are on par if not better. They were super easy to make too! Sprinkle them with grated parmesan cheese after brushing them with butter. You will not be disappointed.

    Reply
  12. Toni says

    July 14, 2019 at 11:16 am

    5 stars
    I made these for religious education class & my students raved about how good they were! 5th grade kid approved!!

    Reply
  13. Harry Johnson says

    August 10, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was to DIE FOR! I made this for my buddy Will, and he was so impressed. He is a soft pretzel connoisseur. The domestic rebel, you are a mastermind! XOXO

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      August 11, 2019 at 11:46 am

      Harry, I am so thrilled you and Will loved the pretzels!

      Reply
  14. Brenda says

    August 17, 2019 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    We made these the other day and they were super delicious!!!! They really did taste like Aunti Anne’s pretzels. My family ate them all and are asking when i’m making them again, lol.

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      August 17, 2019 at 7:26 pm

      Brenda, woohoo! So happy to hear your family enjoyed them!

      Reply
  15. Billy Pierce says

    August 29, 2019 at 11:39 am

    Absolutely love these! First time making a pretzel and I will never buy them again. Ever. Thanks for the quick, simple and delicious recipe ?

    Reply
  16. Protima says

    September 5, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    Does the baking time change if I make them as nuggets instead of pretzels?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 7, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      Hi there, yes definitely! Decrease by a couple of minutes.

      Reply
  17. Jan says

    September 15, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    Hi these look so good. Could I use just whole wheat flour?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 17, 2019 at 8:50 am

      Hi Jan, I have not tried this with whole wheat flour. It usually isn’t an equal ratio from all-purpose to whole wheat so if you try it, let me know!

      Reply
  18. Danielle says

    October 11, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Can I make these with quick rise yeast?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      October 14, 2019 at 9:06 am

      Sure!

      Reply
  19. Gina Pascarella says

    November 18, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    What is the nutritional information on these delicious pretzels. I have to track my sugar and carbs due to diabetes

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 19, 2019 at 8:03 am

      Hi Gina, unfortunately I do not offer nutritional information. Perhaps there is an online calculator of which you can input the ingredients to generate an analysis?

      Reply
  20. Carol Matthews says

    November 23, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    They came out perfect and delicious. Very easy too!

    Reply
  21. Sheri henry says

    December 4, 2019 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    Made these and loved them! Was wondering I’d you could double the recipe? Didn’t know if it would affect anything.

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      December 5, 2019 at 8:43 am

      Hi Sheri! I have not tried doubling the recipe but usually with bread recipes I think it is best to make two batches rather than a single double batch.

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        December 12, 2019 at 5:16 pm

        5 stars
        I’m making 200 nuggs and dbld thr recipe—-turned out ??! ?

        Reply
  22. Caresse says

    December 7, 2019 at 7:55 am

    So excited to make these! Are there any special instructions or tips if you need to mix it by hand? Or do you recommend using a regular mixer if I don’t have a stand mixer.

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      December 7, 2019 at 8:05 am

      Hi Caresse, you can absolutely use a hand mixer, but it may take a bit longer than a stand mixer. Just be prepared for a serious arm workout!

      Reply
  23. Merry says

    December 31, 2019 at 11:34 pm

    How and when could you add cheese to the method to make a cheesy pretzel.

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      January 1, 2020 at 3:39 pm

      Hi Merry! I would add the cheese to the dough OR after forming and boiling the pretzels, brush them with egg wash and sprinkle with shredded cheddar or parmesan.

      Reply
  24. mpeades says

    January 28, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe came out a success the very first time I tried it. After practicing it several times afterwards at home, tonight was the first time I prepared it for my son’s family at their house. Everyone loved the result, commenting on how much the pretzels tasted like the ones you buy at the mall. Thank you for sharing it!

    Reply
  25. Julia says

    February 3, 2020 at 4:18 am

    5 stars
    These are super delicious! We don’t have Auntie Anne’s in Canada but I love to buy them whenever I go to the states and I’m so excited that now i have the secret to making them in my house! I was even tempted to buy a pretzel making kit last time I was in the states but this recipe is sooooo simple and easy, I’d rather make them this way than from a kit! I was really impressed with how good they looked and tasted. I brought them to a super bowl party and was so proud that that’s what I contributed to the spread! They looked and tasted so good that I was getting “wow you MADE these?” comments! The best part was that my husband didnt believe that I could make these in the short amount of time we had before the party but I proved him wrong! The recipe was so well written and easy to follow and like she promised, quick! Thank you so so much! I cannot wait to try more of your recipes!

    Reply
  26. Amy says

    March 26, 2020 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    Just made these for the first time and they turned out perfectly! My oven must run hot because they were perfectly toasted at the 8 minute mark. Looking forward to making them again and trying out a cinnamon sugar version 🙂

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      March 26, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      Amy, a cinnamon sugar version sounds perfect! Thanks for your sweet review!

      Reply
  27. Diane says

    March 29, 2020 at 9:33 am

    Are there any special directions for making them at high altitude?
    Thanks Diane

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      March 29, 2020 at 11:53 am

      Hi Diane, unfortunately I am not too familiar with altitude differences so I cannot say for sure. I apologize!

      Reply
      • Joanne R Allen says

        April 26, 2021 at 9:26 am

        5 stars
        Just made these, YUMMY! Thank you for the new and easy recipe!

        Reply
  28. Tara M says

    March 29, 2020 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    These were amazing! First time making homemade pretzels so I was unsure how they would turn out. I followed the recipe to a T and they turned out perfectly. Thank you!

    Reply
  29. Emily says

    April 6, 2020 at 9:41 am

    5 stars
    Hi – I made these and they were delicious! Very easy to follow recipe.

    They came out a little dense. Any suggestions?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  30. Theresa says

    April 7, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    These look so good! Question: the biggest pretzel fan in my household, my husband, is allergic to both dairy and eggs. Any suggestions for what I could use instead of butter?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 7, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      Hi Theresa, oh no! Using margarine or a plant-based butter shouldn’t be a problem. The butter is so minimal in the pretzel dough itself that a simple margarine swap should be fine. And as for brushing on the finished pretzels, same thing! Whatever butter sub you use should work… maybe even ghee?

      Reply
  31. Casey Hahn says

    April 12, 2020 at 11:16 am

    Can I use the dough function in a bread machine to mix and knead this?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 12, 2020 at 1:38 pm

      Hi Casey! I have actually never used a bread machine before so I am not positive, but I believe it should work!

      Reply
  32. Dianne says

    April 14, 2020 at 1:26 pm

    I have a gluten allergy and was wondering if I could use gluten free flour instead??

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 14, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      Hi Dianne, I am sure using the cup-for-cup GF flour will work! I have not tried it but I would guess it will be fine!

      Reply
  33. Rebecca says

    April 14, 2020 at 11:18 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely amazing!!!!! My husband and I made them at like 1 in the morning, lol. . . We made some butter/salt. The rest butter/ cinnamon and sugar. I made some icing out of 10× sugar and vanilla creamer. It was delicious with the cinnamon and sugar pretzels. It was like a pretzel cinnamon roll. Thanks for sharing the recipe! In LOVE!!!!!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 15, 2020 at 8:26 am

      Hi Rebecca, the idea of a pretzel cinnamon roll sounds AMAZING! So glad you and your husband enjoyed!

      Reply
  34. Colby says

    April 15, 2020 at 10:08 am

    5 stars
    I made these with my kids today, and they were amazing!! So delicious. How would you store these (if not freezing)? Airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 15, 2020 at 1:55 pm

      Hi Colby! So glad you and your kids enjoyed. Yes, that sounds perfect! Airtight at room temperature or you can freeze them!

      Reply
  35. Sara says

    April 15, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    I made these, and turned out amazing and so easy to make!
    Is it possible to freeze the dough prior to baking them, to use at a later time?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 15, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      Hi Sara, I have not tried freezing the actual dough so I cannot say for certain, but I know you can freeze the baked pretzels!

      Reply
  36. Kristin Boardman says

    April 16, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    STUNNING RECIPE!! They were a quick make and so versatile. We made some regular, salted bites, and cinnamon sugar bites paired with Baking Mischief’s small batch cream cheese icing. SOOO good!! Putting this one in my cookbook! ❤️

    Reply
  37. matilda says

    April 17, 2020 at 5:51 am

    4 stars
    can you use a bowl and a mixing spoon because my mixer recently broke

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 17, 2020 at 8:20 am

      Hi Matilda, you can but it’s gonna be an arm workout!

      Reply
  38. Kelly says

    April 20, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    5 stars
    I made these today and they were perfect!! I Had never made pretzels before, so I was shocked at how great they turned out. Recipe is obviously foolproof!!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 20, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      Thanks so much Kelly!

      Reply
  39. Tee says

    April 24, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you cannot repeat thank you enough. You sound as far beyond as this recipe shared

    Reply
  40. Heidi says

    April 26, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    These turned out amazing! It was my first time making pretzels, so I was a bit nervous. We made them exactly how it says (although we topped half with coarse salt and half with cinnamon sugar), and they turned out great! So delicious! I cannot rave about this recipe enough! So yum!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 26, 2020 at 1:59 pm

      Heidi, I am so happy you enjoyed them! Love the idea of making some cinnamon sugary!

      Reply
  41. Yvette Snyder says

    April 27, 2020 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    We made these today with our grandchildren ages 2 and 4. We were looking for a fun indoor activity that everyone would enjoy. Being our first time making homemade pretzels our expectations weren’t that high. Boy was I surprised when we ended up with an absolutely AMAZING final product. We followed the instructions exactly and the pretzels couldn’t have turned out any better! We can’t stop raving about them!! The kids had a blast making them too! So a win- win. I see A LOT of these yummy treats in our future!! Absolutely great recipe…super easy to follow….with fantastic results!! So glad we chose this recipe to try. It’s a keeper!!?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 27, 2020 at 4:03 pm

      Yvette, I am so glad you and your grandchildren had fun making the pretzels!

      Reply
  42. Cheryl says

    April 28, 2020 at 7:23 am

    How do I adjust if I only have rapid rise instant yeast?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 28, 2020 at 7:59 am

      Hi Cheryl! The rising time may be shorter for you. A good rule of thumb is to wait until it is double in size.

      Reply
      • Cheryl says

        April 28, 2020 at 8:02 am

        Thanks! So still same amount of water and yeast? Appreciate the fast response!

        Reply
        • thedomesticrebel says

          April 28, 2020 at 8:18 am

          Yep, same amounts of those still! Since the rise time is only about 20 minutes, I’d just check around 15 minutes or so and you should be good to go!

          Reply
  43. Cindy says

    April 28, 2020 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    These are the “bestest” I’ve ever had!!! Everyone loves them! Thanks alot for sharing!

    Reply
  44. Jennifer V says

    April 28, 2020 at 8:57 pm

    I’m so excited to make these. Do you have a version for sourdough starter?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 29, 2020 at 11:50 am

      Hi Jennifer, I do not unfortunately!

      Reply
  45. Lisa Brooks says

    April 29, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    I made these this evening. They were SO GOOD that I’m now making a second batch. Super easy too,, Thanks,,

    Reply
  46. Kim says

    April 30, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    Would you recommend salted or unsalted butter?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 30, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      Either will work, but since there is going to be salt on top of the pretzels, I would maybe choose unsalted to control the salty flavor.

      Reply
  47. Brandiwyn says

    May 1, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    Unbelievably easy to make, soft, delicious, ADDICTIVE! I have never rated a recipe before – and I use other online blogs OFTEN – but Hayley’s recipes just hit different!!! 10/10 will make again and again. I also just made her no bake cheesecake and am basically dead from how tasty and easy that one is too! Obsessed! Thank you so much for blessing us with these recipes!!!!!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      May 1, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      Brandiwyn, thank you so much for the kind comment and your review! I am so glad the pretzels have exceeded your expectations!

      Reply
  48. Kelly says

    May 2, 2020 at 11:29 am

    When I place them in the boiling water, do I need to flip them or just leave them on the one side for 30 seconds? Thanks!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      May 2, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Kelly, kinda push them around and dunk them so they’re coated, but you don’t need to flip.

      Reply
  49. Emily says

    May 2, 2020 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    Came out awesome

    Reply
  50. Miriam Rose Blanar says

    May 2, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    This was my first time making soft pretzels and these were soooo good! My family consumed 5 in 15 mins. It was so easy to make too!!!! Thank you so much! I will be making these over and over!!!!

    Reply
  51. Adrianna says

    May 3, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    I made these and they ended up having a bitter like taste on the bottom I was wonder if it was because of the spray on olive oil i used to grease up the baking sheet (I was out of butter) or perhaps the fact that I flipped the pretzels while boiling so that both sides would be coated. Besides that they were very yummy and I would try them again

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      May 3, 2020 at 7:43 pm

      Hi Adrianna, did you use baking soda or baking powder accidentally? Baking powder would have more of a bitter taste, but it definitely could be even that olive oil spray if you aren’t used to using it. Sorry you had this problem!

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  52. Annalyssa says

    May 7, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    These pretzels are amazing!! I am just not too sure if my dough rose enough? I feel like it barely grew. How much is it supposed to grow?

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      May 7, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      Hi Annalyssa, it should get about double in size. Perhaps your yeast wasn’t fresh? A good rule of thumb is to just wait until the dough doubles in size rather than go by strict timing since everyone’s kitchen is different!

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  53. Amy says

    May 9, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely love this recipe!! I have made it a dozen times now and they always turn out perfectly (except for once when I asked my partner to help me out and he didn’t properly shake the baking soda water off of the pretzels). I have since shared this with my friends and they have all had great success making them! I tried the Joanna Gaines Magnolia recipe and it wasn’t as good. These have more of that authentic pretzel flavour/texture!

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  54. Stephanie says

    May 10, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    Just made them. Have not tasted but I just saw the post ahead of mine. They were not double in size and i had a hard time making the shape. But they look great. Do u have problems keeping the shape?

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      May 10, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      Stephanie, the pretzel shape is definitely tricky but it should hold its shape once it has been formed.

      Reply
  55. Cathleen says

    May 14, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    5 stars
    Oh. My. Gosh! These ARE easy and perfect! And MAN ARE THEY GOOD!!!

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  56. McKenzie says

    May 24, 2020 at 7:30 am

    Made these last night and they turned out great! Only problem was with storing them. I put them in an airtight container and this morning the salt had basically melted on the pretzels. What should I do differently?

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      May 24, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      Yeah, the regular salt will do that. If you want the salt to really stick, I would use actual pretzel salt.

      Reply
  57. Teri says

    May 27, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    What are doing wrong? It is just a thick liquid with the 4 cups water and the 2 3/4 cups flour. Is that really the right ratio? Thinking about it and seeing how much flour we’re adding it seems backward. Help!!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      May 27, 2020 at 7:04 pm

      Hi Teri, the 4 cups of water are for the baking soda solution. There is only 1 cup of water for the pretzel dough.

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      • Teri says

        May 29, 2020 at 3:47 pm

        That’s hilarious! Didn’t even see 2 different lines for water. That’s what I get for going too quickly. Looking forward to trying it again. Thanks!

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  58. Pat B says

    May 28, 2020 at 1:10 pm

    My first attempt at making these may not be perfect but the taste delicious anyways. Will definitely make them again.

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  59. Maria says

    May 31, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    I made these for the first time today. Dough was easy to make. All went well exactly as indicated in the recipe. My only issue was that the bottom had a bitter taste. Otherwise bread was soft and tasty. Maybe too much baking soda? For sure has to do with the salt bath. Can I make bread rolls out of this recipe?

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 1, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      Hi Maria, you could probably make bread rolls, yes! As far as the bitter taste, it may be baking soda. Try decreasing by just a little; it does still need a significant amount of baking soda in order for that signature chewy pretzel texture.

      Reply
  60. Shelleyb says

    June 2, 2020 at 9:12 pm

    5 stars
    Easy recipe. Rather than twisted shape- I divided into 16 sections. Made pretzel sticks. Did one at time in soda bath. After each removal, placed wet slotted spoon holding pretzel on clean tea towel. This minimized water on greased baking sheet. Will make again. My teen boys loved them.

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  61. Debbie says

    June 3, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    Hi, I made these the 1st time and they came out absolutely perfect ! I have tried 4 more times and I cant get it right . No matter what I do the dough is just sticky , when I try to roll them out after proofing them to cut into nuggets it just sticks everywhere , I don’t understand , like I said the 1st time they were absolutely amazing. Any idea what may be the problem ? I bake for a local hospital on a weekly basis during this pandemic and was making them for this week , so disappointed hoping you can suggest what im doing wrong.

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 3, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      Hi Debbie! I am sorry there’s been some issues with the dough. Have you tried adding more flour? Anytime we’re working with bread/doughs, the flour can be more of an approximate measurement than a dead-on “4 cups”, for example. Try working in increments of 1/4-1/2 cup until the dough is pliable. Everyone’s kitchens and weather is different and bread dough can be fickle!

      Reply
  62. Kelly says

    June 28, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy recipe to follow. Super quick and everyone LOVED them. I love finding good recipes that I can add to my collection and this one is a keeper! Thank you for sharing!!!!

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  63. Jaclyn says

    July 11, 2020 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    I’m very inexperienced in making recipes and food but this recipe was easy and turned out amazing! I’ve already made it three times because they are SO good!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 11, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      Jaclyn, so so happy you loved the pretzels and found them easy to make!

      Reply
  64. Leslie Heath says

    December 6, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve tried several “soft” pretzel recipes over the years that were “good” but they just weren’t quite what I was looking for, UNTIL these! Made these today and WOW, they were sooo nice and soft but still had that little “crust ” on the bottom that we like. I rolled out 12 fairly thin ropes and wrapped each one around a hot dog and made pretzel dogs (kept soda boil and cook times the same) YUM!. The leftover dough I cut into bites. I do recommend if you make pretzel dogs you cook the bites first as the water will take on a hot dog taste. After years of looking I finally found the perfect pretzel, THANK YOU

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      December 6, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      Leslie, I am so thrilled you enjoyed them! Great tip about making pretzel dogs!

      Reply
  65. Anthony says

    December 6, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    So easy to make and delicious. Never thought I can make my own pretzels 🙂 Thank you, Thank you! Five stars…

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  66. Courtnee says

    December 20, 2020 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    Super easy to make and I didn’t use salt but rolled in cinnamon and sugar. My husband who is super picky gave his stamp of approval so that means I will definitely make again.

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  67. Rachel says

    January 2, 2021 at 7:38 pm

    These were great and easy to make! But I have made them twice now and each time they have stuck to the well greased parchment paper. We have a non-stick pan that’s usually very good, I’m thinking about trying it without the parchment paper.

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  68. Ana says

    February 7, 2021 at 10:18 am

    I love this recipe thank you , how yeast in spoons if I have a large amount to measure from a large pack of instant yeast from Amazon , how much tank you

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      February 7, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      Hi Ana, it is 2 & 1/4 teaspoons of yeast.

      Reply
  69. Mihaela says

    February 7, 2021 at 7:57 pm

    Is the butter salted or unsalted ??

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      February 9, 2021 at 8:14 am

      Hi Mihaela, either will work! But if you’re going to be putting coarse salt on your pretzels as a finish, I recommend using unsalted butter.

      Reply
  70. Kara says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:07 am

    5 stars
    I would sell my soul for these pretzels. Brushed them with egg wash before baking and baked at 400 so it took a little longer. But so easy and so delicious! I recommend.

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  71. Carrie says

    March 15, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    Just gotta say…LOVE THESE! I’ve actually had friends pay me to make them for them! Great and easy recipe! Thanks for helping us with a new addiction.

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  72. Melissa says

    March 21, 2021 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    These were really easy and delicious!!!

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  73. Emily says

    April 28, 2021 at 4:00 pm

    5 stars
    Good LORD. These are just ridiculous. Sooooo delicious and easy, exactly as the recipe reads. Thnx a million Hayley;-)

    Reply
  74. ashok says

    May 29, 2021 at 2:38 am

    5 stars
    Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.

    Reply
  75. Elena says

    December 30, 2021 at 5:21 am

    Oh, too bad the ingredients are not measured also in grams 🙁

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  76. Marti says

    January 21, 2022 at 1:18 pm

    This is my second time making them! They are delicious! Thank you for sharing

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  77. Tami S says

    January 24, 2022 at 7:01 pm

    Can you use granulated sugar instead of brown sugar?

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      January 25, 2022 at 9:53 am

      Sure, that should work. Brown sugar helps give a chewy texture though.

      Reply
  78. Yvonne says

    September 27, 2022 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    I will NEVER buy a mall soft pretzel again! These are insanely good and pretty easy to make (especially with a stand mixer). They ate so soft and have a perfect chew….only problem is I just ate four of them! Wonderful recipe.

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  79. Stine Kjær says

    September 29, 2022 at 1:50 am

    Hello. How big a cup do you use in grams ..? 🙂

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  80. Shelley says

    December 12, 2022 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    Just made these (eating one now!) and, boy, are they good!!! Very easy to follow recipe and perfect results. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  81. Mallory says

    December 18, 2022 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    I love these pretzels! They are always a hit and my friends love them. I’m trying to make them for a party tomorrow but won’t have time to do the whole process before the party. Is there a way to do some of it in advance? Like could I make the dough and leave it over night? Or would it work to boil them tonight then bake them tomorrow afternoon?

    Reply
  82. Nia Taatas says

    January 18, 2023 at 2:19 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe. Turned out great !

    Reply

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