Homemade Pretzels
Ingredients you'll need
For the Dough:
- 600g flour
- 15g salt
- 15g sugar
- 300ml lukewarm water
- 20g fresh yeast
- 60g vegan butter
For the Baking Soda Bath:
- 2 liters water
- 100g baking soda
Let's get cookin'
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center.
- In the well, combine the lukewarm water, fresh yeast, and vegan butter.
- Gradually stir the flour mixture into the liquid until combined.
- Knead the dough until it becomes soft and smooth.
- Let the dough rest for 1 hour in a covered bowl.
- After resting, divide the dough into 10 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into sticks, traditional pretzels, or buns as desired.
- Bring 2 liters of water to a light boil and add the baking soda.
- Carefully cook each dough piece in the baking soda water for 1 minute, turning after 30 seconds.
- Transfer the boiled pretzels to a lined baking tray.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm or let cool completely before storing.
Soft, fluffy homemade pretzel buns made with a secret recipe
Create bakery-quality homemade pretzel buns with this foolproof vegan pretzel recipe that delivers incredibly soft, fluffy results every time! These soft pretzel buns feature the perfect balance of chewy exterior and pillowy interior that makes them irresistible whether shaped as traditional pretzels, sticks, or buns.
The secret to these fluffy pretzel buns lies in the proper fermentation time and the classic baking soda bath that gives them their distinctive pretzel flavor and beautiful golden color. This plant-based baking recipe uses simple ingredients but professional techniques to create homemade bread that rivals any German bakery.
Perfect for weekend baking projects or when you want to impress with fresh artisan bread, these pretzels are worth the 2-hour prep time. Serve them warm from the oven or store for later – either way, you'll have bakery-style pretzels made right in your own kitchen!
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