Joanna Gaines Pretzel Recipe
If you love soft, warm, bakery-style snacks, this Joanna Gaines Pretzel Recipe is a perfect homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup baking soda for water bath
- 1 egg for egg wash
- Coarse salt for topping
Instructions
Activate Yeast
- Mix warm water, sugar and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
Make Dough
- Add flour, salt and butter to yeast mixture. Mix well.
Knead Dough
- Knead until smooth and elastic for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Let Dough Rise
- Cover and let dough rise for 1 hour until doubled.
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheet.
Shape Pretzels
- Divide dough and roll into long ropes. Shape into pretzels.
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
- Boil water and add baking soda carefully.
Dip Pretzels
- Dip each pretzel into baking soda bath for 20 seconds.
Place on Tray
- Transfer dipped pretzels to baking sheet.
Add Egg Wash
- Brush pretzels with beaten egg for shine.
Add Salt
- Sprinkle coarse salt on top.
Bake
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
Cool
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Add cinnamon sugar for sweet pretzels.
- Use cheese topping for extra flavor.
- Do not skip baking soda bath.
- Use bread flour for chewier texture.
- Brush with melted butter after baking.
- Serve fresh for best taste.