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Homemade Pretzel Bread Recipe

Homemade Pretzel Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 2 loaves or 8 rolls
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare baking soda bath: Boil water, add baking soda slowly.
  3. Shape and bathe the dough: Cut and form loaves. Boil in baking soda bath. Slash the loaves. Bake at 400°F.
  4. 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