Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Pretzel Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Soft, fluffy bread with a crispy, salty crust – perfect for sandwiches or enjoying on its own!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 tsp rapid yeast
- 1 cup warm water (or whey) 105° - 110°F
- 3 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tbsps milk
- 4 tbsps butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Baking Soda Bath:
- 4 qts water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
Topping:
- 1-2 tbsps coarse salt
- 2 tbsps melted butter
Instructions
- Combine yeast, warm water, and brown sugar: Let sit until foamy. Add milk, melted butter, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth. Rise for 1 hour.
- Prepare baking soda bath: Boil water, add baking soda slowly.
- Shape and bathe the dough: Cut and form loaves. Boil in baking soda bath. Slash the loaves. Bake at 400°F.
- Finish and cool: Brush with melted butter. Cool on racks.
Notes
- If you don’t have whey, water works just fine in the dough.
- Remember to slash the loaves after the baking soda bath for better results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 16 slices per loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
