How to make soft pretzels?

Question

I really have a craving for soft pretzels, is it possible for me to make one from scratch? I can't go to the store right now, please help! Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Yes, they can be made from scratch. Here are two recipes:

Soft Pretzels I
Submitted by: Colleen
Rated: 4 out of 5 by 26 members Yields: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/3 cups warm water (110
degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry
yeast
4 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons kosher salt

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Proof for 5 minutes.
2. Mix in butter or margarine, flour, and salt. Cut dough into short strips, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels. Cover, and let rise on a greased baking sheet for about 45 minutes.
3. In a cast iron or other nonaluminum pan, bring water and baking soda almost to a boil. Gently lower pretzels into water for about 1 minute, turning once. Do not let water come to a full boil. Remove pretzels, and return to greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
4. Bake at 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) for about 12 minutes.


Soft Pretzels II
Submitted by: Anne Williamson
Rated: 4 out of 5 by 6 members Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 50 Minutes
Yields: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 cup warm water (110
degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 1/4 teaspoons active dry
yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110
degrees F/45 degrees C) 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS:
1. Stir sugar into 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over top. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve yeast.
2. Combine 1 1/2 cups warm water, flour, and salt in large bowl. Stir yeast into mixture. Add a bit more flour, if needed, so dough isn't too sticky.
3. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover with tea towel. Let stand in oven with light on and door closed about 45 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
4. Punch dough down. Roll into log. Mark off into 12 portions, and cut. Roll each portion into 1/2 inch rope. Shape each rope into pretzel form on greased baking sheets. Beat egg white and 1 teaspoon water with fork in small bowl; brush glaze on pretzels. Sprinkle some pretzels with kosher salt, and some with sesame seeds.
5. Bake at 450 degrees (230 degrees C) for about 15 minutes. Turn out onto racks to cool.

Answer 2

yes you can make them from scratch, once you have the dough formed you are supposed to soak it in boiling water with baking soda-just for a moment then place on cookie sheet and bake. Just like bagel you can spray water in oven while baking to get a chewy pretzel.

Answer 3

Buy normal ones and soak them in water.

Answer 4

seeing ashlee simpson will make anything soft

Answer 5

Take their porn away. They soften right up!

Answer 6

When u learn, please tell me too !!
thanx.