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Auntie Anne's Pretzel Recipe

Auntie Anne's Pretzel Recipe

Soft, buttery, and irresistibly delicious, these homemade Auntie Anne's Pretzels taste just like the mall favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Dough:

  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water 110-115°F
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Alkaline Bath:

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • For the Finish:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • Coarse pretzel salt or kosher salt

For Cinnamon Sugar Variation:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

For Garlic Parmesan Variation:

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add vegetable oil, salt, and 4 cups of flour. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes, gradually adding the remaining flour until smooth and elastic.
  • Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Shape the Pretzels: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a 24-inch rope and shape into a pretzel.
  • Alkaline Bath: Bring water and baking soda to a gentle boil. Dip each pretzel in the solution for 30 seconds, then place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake: Sprinkle with coarse salt (if making salted pretzels). Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
  • Finish: Brush with melted butter immediately after baking. Add cinnamon sugar or garlic parmesan toppings as desired.

Notes

  • For extra chewy pretzels, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • For softer pretzels, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Serve with cheese sauce, mustard, or chocolate drizzle for a delicious dipping experience.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSodium: 350mgSugar: 3g
Keyword Auntie Anne's copycat, Homemade Pretzels, Soft pretzel recipe
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