Description
Snake Charmer’s Pretzels are a golden, chewy, and delicious snack that’s fun to make at home. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a cozy snack session, these pretzels can be enjoyed plain or with dips like cheese or mustard. A fun recipe to make with family and friends, and easy to customize with different toppings and flavors!
Ingredients
2 cups warm water
1 packet active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Coarse sea salt (for topping)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Gradually mix in flour and salt until dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
3. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for about 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
5. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
6. Punch down dough and divide into 8 pieces. Shape each into a pretzel.
7. Boil pretzels in baking soda water for 30 seconds each. Remove and place on a baking sheet.
8. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
9. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Serving: Serve warm with mustard, cheese dip, or your favorite sauce. Great with salads or as a movie-night snack.
Storage: Cool completely; store in airtight container at room temp up to 2 days. Freeze wrapped pretzels for longer storage.
Tips: Use warm—not hot—water for yeast activation; knead dough thoroughly for texture; try toppings like garlic powder, sesame seeds, or cinnamon sugar.
Variation: Make sweet pretzels by brushing with egg wash and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar, or add seeds for savory versions.
FAQ:
1. Instant yeast can be used directly with flour.
2. If dough doesn’t rise, check yeast freshness and water warmth; place bowl in a warm area.
3. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking (bring to room temp before shaping).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pretzels, homemade pretzels, soft pretzels, snack, baking