Homemade Amish Pretzels

Warm, puffy Amish soft pretzels with a deep golden-brown crust, glistening with melted butter. The twisted shapes are sprinkled generously with coarse salt crystals, resting on rustic parchment paper next to a small bowl of warm, creamy cheese sauce. A faint wisp of steam rises.

Homemade Amish Pretzels

These Homemade Amish Pretzels are soft, golden, and perfect for snacking or dipping. With a simple baking soda bath and classic shaping technique, they bring authentic pretzel flavor right to your kitchen.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

Total Time 1 32

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 pretzels

Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients

Dough

1.5 cups warm water 110-115°F (43-46°C)
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2.25 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
4.5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
1 tsp salt
0.25 cup unsalted butter melted

Baking Soda Bath & Topping

0.5 cup baking soda
coarse sea salt for topping

Notes

Ensure water is not too hot to avoid killing yeast. The baking soda bath is essential for classic pretzel flavor. For a sweet version, skip salt, brush with melted butter, and toss in cinnamon-sugar.

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