Homemade Auntie Anne's Copycat Soft Pretzels

Craving those warm, buttery mall pretzels? You can make a homemade version with a soft, chewy center and a golden, slightly sweet outside!

Ingredients

1 ½ cups warm water, 1 packet active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons melted butter, ½ cup baking soda, 4 cups warm water for the baking soda bath, coarse salt, and extra melted butter for brushing.

Instructions

Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 425°F. Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a long rope. Twist into pretzel shapes.

Mix baking soda with 4 cups warm water. Dip each pretzel into the mixture for about 20–30 seconds, then place on a lined baking sheet.

Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Brush generously with melted butter while still warm.

Enjoy with cheese sauce, mustard, or simply on their own!

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