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Homemade Soft Pretzels

January 12, 2015 by Jessica 235 Comments

Homemade soft pretzels are easier to make at home than you think. So soft, so buttery, they’re better than any food chain!

Homemade Soft Pretzels - Sprinkle Some Sugar

I have a slight obsession with soft pretzels. Where ever I am, if they are being offered, there’s a good chance I’m getting one.. or three. Call it a guilty pleasure but now that I can make homemade soft pretzels that are even better than any Mall chain (Auntie Anne’s, oh how I looove you), my life is practically made.

Homemade Soft Pretzels - Sprinkle Some Sugar

These pretzels turn out perfect every time. They have a slightly chewy exterior like a good soft pretzel should, while the inside is super soft and buttery. The flavor is out of this world! I mean, they are bathed in butter as soon as they come out of the oven. This recipe is basically like hitting the jackpot. No more standing in horrendously long lines and spending a crazy amount of money on one pretzel when you can spend that amount or less and make an entire batch!

They are easier to make than you think, too! Don’t be afraid of working with yeast, it’s really very simple if you follow my directions.

Homemade Soft Pretzels - Sprinkle Some Sugar

Also, if you’d like to make these for game day or any other event that you’d like to feed more people, you can cut the ropes of dough into 1-2 inch pieces to make little soft pretzel bites! So yum.

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Homemade Soft Pretzels

Yield: 8 soft pretzels

Ingredients:

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
1 cup warm water
1 tbs unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
3 cups all-purpose flour + up to 3/4 cup more if needed
2 cups water
4 tbs baking soda
1 tbs coarse salt, for sprinkling on top
6 tbs salted butter, melted

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 475 degrees and line a large baking sheet or two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Combine yeast with warm water and sugar in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with hook attachment. Once mixture becomes "frothy" your yeast is ready. Stir in salt and 1 tbs of melted butter. Add flour 1 cup at a time until a dough forms and is no longer sticky. You may need more or less depending on temperature differences. If you press your finger into the dough and it bounces back, it's ready to knead. Knead dough for 5 more minutes until smooth and pliable. Form dough into a ball and place it back into the bowl to rest for 15 minutes. During this time, prepare baking soda bath.

In a medium sized pot, boil 2 cups of water with 4 tbs of baking soda. Once the baking soda is mostly dissolved, take mixture off heat and allow it to come down to a lukewarm temperature. Pour into a 9x9 baking dish once cooled down.

At this time, 15 minutes of dough resting time should be up. Take dough out of the bowl and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand. Cut dough into 8 sections (like a pizza). Roll each triangle into a long rope, about 19-20 inches long. Shape dough into pretzel shape and place in baking soda bath for 2 minutes. If the whole pretzel isn't covered by the water, spoon it on top of the areas is doesn't reach. Once the 2 minutes is up, carefully pick pretzel up either by your hand or with the help of a fork and place on prepared baking sheet. You may have to re-shape slightly. Sprinkle the pretzel with coarse salt while still wet (optional). Repeat these steps until all 8 pretzels are prepared and on the baking sheet(s).

Bake pretzels for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately from the oven, brush (heavily) with 6 tbs of melted butter.

These homemade soft pretzels are best served hot and fresh out of the oven but will keep for about 2 days stored at room temperature in an airtight container. Pop them in the microwave and they're good as new!

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https://www.sprinklesomesugar.com/homemade-soft-pretzels/

Recipe slightly adapted from King Arthur Flour.

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Comments

  1. Denise says

    January 13, 2015 at 9:14 am

    I love pretzels I did not know that it could be so easy to make. I am going to try it for my Super Bowl party. I think it will be a great thing for my guests.

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    • Sheila C Fourtunia says

      April 19, 2017 at 2:54 am

      Your pretzel recipe looks easy enough to make, I have bake homemade bread and cakes over the years, but never pretzels. I recently tried Annie’s pretzels in Walmart in Madison, Ms. The 2 ND time in my life I had fresh pretzels, but Annie’s had the Almond sugar mixture, could you please tell me how to do the Almond Sprinkles or coating? Thank you very much. Sheila Fourtunia

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      • Jessica says

        April 21, 2017 at 12:15 pm

        That sounds delicious! You can place almonds and granulated sugar and pulse in a food processor to make a fine meal. Brush the pretzels with butter and sprinkle or dip the pretzels in the coating!

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        • Vanessa says

          March 13, 2018 at 10:08 am

          Hi, these look great! I was thinking of making these for the school bake stall, do they need to be served warm?..

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          • Jessica says

            April 5, 2018 at 9:49 am

            No, but I would serve them the same day made.

          • Angelica says

            October 21, 2019 at 5:02 pm

            Soft pretzels 🥨 are are great sometimes

      • Michele Eckert says

        April 23, 2017 at 6:41 am

        You should go on Copy Cat she has so many recipes I bet she’ll have it.

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      • Ben thompson says

        July 1, 2018 at 4:59 pm

        Hello. These look great. I do not have a mixer and am unable to go to the store to get one due to a broken foot. Am I able to knead and make the dough by hand?

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        • Cathy says

          September 5, 2018 at 10:54 am

          Yes so easy Just needs a little elbow grease I start with a wooden spoon and once it’s about all mixed I sprinkle flour on the surface(I have s smooth counter but you can use a cutting board and flour my hands and start kneading till soft and smooth. You know your done when it bounces back when gently pressed.I cover with a large bowl because I have one if you don’t place in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a oiled saran wrap till ready this will keep it from sticking.good luck!!

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        • ur mom says

          December 16, 2018 at 1:27 pm

          yes

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        • Jim says

          January 4, 2019 at 6:32 pm

          Yes, kneading by hand works great. I have made these 4 times so far all by hand and they are delicious. Only change I made was to add 1 tbsp of brown sugar along with the white. More of an Aunt Annie’s flavor.

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  2. Jeanine says

    January 13, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    Yum these look amazing! I love trying new recipes and I’ve never made these so this could be a fun one to try! I don’t think that I’ve ever eaten a soft pretzel either! I may have to change that, because this looks so good!

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  3. tammileetips says

    January 13, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Your pretzels look amazing! I have a bit of a pretzel addiction and love getting one at the mall when we go! This could be dangerous being able to make these at home!! I bet you could wrap the dough around a hot dog as well for game day!

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    • Jessica says

      January 13, 2015 at 3:26 pm

      Definitely!! That’s an awesome idea, I may have to steal it!

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      • melissa says

        October 13, 2016 at 3:20 pm

        I made pretzels in the mall once a Japanese Man shows me how to make pretzels he also showed me how to make stuffed jalapeno and cheddar pretzel balls they are amazing

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        • Jessica says

          October 17, 2016 at 9:47 am

          Sounds so delicious!!

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          • Katherine says

            March 8, 2017 at 10:59 pm

            Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! Am totally making and bringing this and some slow cooker beef so I have some deuoiicls noshes on Sunday. And no guilt. LOVE your recipes girl!

      • Rosie Kraai says

        November 5, 2017 at 2:44 pm

        These are sooooo good thx for the recipie!

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  4. Nicci says

    January 13, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    What a yummy looking collection of recipes! Now I really want to start cooking. I’ve never made pretzels before, but your instructions give me confidence. Hopefully I can pull them off! My family will be excited.

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    • Jessica says

      January 13, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      They’re super easy as long as you follow the instructions carefully. You can do it!!

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      • Anna says

        October 15, 2018 at 6:10 pm

        When mixingflour andbyeast which amount of butter goes in? THE recipe is not clear.

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  5. Nancy says

    January 13, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    I’m not huge into salty “junk” food. But I do have a soft spot for soft salty pretzels, especially from those mall kiosks. Oh, and movie popcorn. Top on my priority list when I go see a movie.

    I better not read the recipe and see how easy it is to make it, because then I’D make it for my husband and I. Omg imagine making MINI pretzels. Okay, so then we’d make them all the time, and grow big ol’ bellies.

    Okay. Maybe once. Maybe I”ll make it once. They look SO freaking good.

    Sorry, that was a bit much. Lol.

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    • Jessica says

      January 14, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Ahhh, mini pretzels would be SO cute!

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      • Emily says

        March 15, 2018 at 9:26 am

        Would you suggest the same process/ time in oven for pretzel bites?

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        • Jessica says

          April 5, 2018 at 9:48 am

          Yes!

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  6. Red says

    January 13, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    I love soft pretzels and your food photography is incredible! You do an awesome job capturing each mouthwatering pretzel. What is so great about this recipe is that you can easily customize it with say, coarse sugar, cinnamon, anything your heart desires. What a perfect addition to any party and keep up the fantastic recipes!

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    • Jessica says

      January 14, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words!! Yes, exactly! I haven’t tried cinnamon sugar, but it is definitely on my must-make list for the near future – I’m sure it would be amazing!

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      • Pam says

        July 13, 2016 at 6:58 pm

        Can you use a bread machine for the pretzels?

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        • Jessica says

          July 16, 2016 at 9:48 am

          Yes, you can. On King Arthur Flour’s website where this recipe originated, they state, “To make dough with a bread machine: Place all of the dough ingredients into the pan of your bread machine, program the machine for dough or manual, and press Start. Allow the dough to proceed through its kneading cycle (no need to let it rise), then cancel the machine, flour the dough, and give it a rest in a plastic bag, as instructed above.”

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  7. rochkirstin says

    January 13, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    I may also have a slight obsession with soft pretzels. I’m attracted just by the aroma and looking at these pictures now make my mouth water. Your recipe seems easy to follow. I will try to make them myself this weekend!

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  8. Kiwi says

    January 14, 2015 at 1:57 am

    Your picture of this makes it looks so perfect I am seriously doubting I could do as good of a job as you. The older I get the more I love salty taste and this looks so delish I would love to attempt to make it. I am pinned this for future references just to see my attempt of if I can be successful of making it…thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. Tami @ This Mom's Delight says

    January 14, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    My daughter loves soft pretzels with nacho cheese. We only have them when we go to the spendy carnival concessions. This would be a fun family activity, as well as much less expensive than waiting for the carnival.

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    • Jessica says

      January 14, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      Yes, these would definitely be fun to make with the family! And so much more cost effective.

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  10. Michelle Hwee says

    January 15, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    Wow these look so delicious! I love soft pretzels but never really gave it much thought to making my own. Yours are perfected cooked and baked! I always was fascinated by the loop of pretzels. I would love to make my own one day, thanks for sharing this great recipe!

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  11. Carolyn Bunch says

    January 19, 2015 at 3:23 am

    The pretzels look amazing and delicious. They look like something I may try to have for our super bowl party. I’ll have to do a test run first though, mine never come out as pretty as pictures Thank you for the recipe!

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  12. Jillian says

    May 17, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Do you knead the dough by hand or in the kitchen aid?

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    • Jessica says

      May 17, 2015 at 9:05 pm

      I use my Kitchen Aid fitted with the dough hook attachment but I have done it by hand also for this recipe, it just takes a bit longer to get a perfectly smooth and pliable.

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  13. Amanda says

    June 11, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    Freezeable? I just popped these babies in the oven!

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    • Jessica says

      June 11, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      I’ve never tried myself so I can’t say for sure, but I think they will be fine to freeze! I would allow the ones you want to freeze to cool completely, then transfer them to individual, freezer-safe zip-loc bags and then freeze them like that. When it comes time to thaw them, just take them out of the freezer, preheat oven to correct temperature and bake for 5-10 minutes until they are done (in their frozen state). Hope this helps, Amanda. Enjoy!! I need to make myself a batch of these, I’m long overdue!

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  14. maggie says

    June 11, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    I have tried twice making pretzels and i give up. They stick to the wax paper, and are hard. Is there a trick to this.

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    • Jessica says

      June 12, 2015 at 9:45 am

      Wax paper is not recommended for baking as it can melt or ignite in the oven at such a high temperature which could be why your pretzels are sticking. I have never tried baking with wax paper, so I am unsure that is just my guess. I would use parchment paper instead. Have you tried my recipe or you just are talking about making pretzels in general?

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      • Jessie says

        June 15, 2015 at 3:29 pm

        Your guess is absolutely correct! You can’t bake with wax paper exposed. I’m trying this recipe right now! so excited!

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        • Jessica says

          June 15, 2015 at 7:17 pm

          Yay! Let me know how you like them. They’re my fav! And thanks for confirming my theory, Jessie!

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          • Sherrie says

            August 28, 2015 at 7:20 pm

            I am wondering if maybe I soaked them in the water and baking soda to long because they had a funny taste to them?

          • Jessica says

            August 30, 2015 at 9:07 pm

            Very odd. I’ve never had this problem before. Perhaps you kept them in the baking soda bath a little too long?

    • Christine says

      August 29, 2016 at 3:01 pm

      Use parchment paper.. Or silicon mat

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      • Jessica says

        August 30, 2016 at 9:22 am

        Either one will work just fine.

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  15. Sarit says

    August 5, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I just made these and they were delicious! I used margarine instead of butter, because I didn’t want it to be dairy. It was pretty quick and simple. I don’t have a Kitchen Aid, so I kneaded it by hand. They were just what I needed! Absolutely delicious and perfect with yellow mustard. The best homemade pretzels I’ve every had! Thanks for the recipe.

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    • Jessica says

      August 7, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      Awesome!! I give you credit for kneading it all by hand, lol! Thanks so much for letting me know they turned out well for you!

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  16. kylie smith says

    August 24, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    How long total time do they take to make???

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    • Jessica says

      August 24, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      I would say an hour at most maybe even a little less if you’re quick.

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  17. Yumm says

    August 30, 2015 at 6:37 am

    Thanks for your sharing your yummy recipe. I just made a batch and they turned out great. The only thing I’m not sure about is the baking soda bath. Seems like an awful lot of baking soda for the amount of water? Mine Dissolved but then recrystallised as it cooled and seemed to give the bottom of the pretzels a bitter salty taste… I ate right past it though!

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    • Jessica says

      August 30, 2015 at 9:07 pm

      It does seem like a lot of baking soda, but in my experience and research that’s how much is needed to create the beautiful golden chewy exterior. I’ve never had a bitter salty taste, perhaps you kept them in a little too long? Either way, I’m happy you loved them anyway!

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      • Johnnie says

        January 10, 2017 at 7:53 am

        This is the worst pretzel recipe! None of your directions make any sense! No dough rises in 15 mins! 5 mins to knead the dough *scoff* now my pretzel taste like shit and are tough! Thanks for nothing! You tube had better instructions and made it easy to understand and make a good pretzel. You should delete this its very misleading.

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        • Jessica says

          January 11, 2017 at 6:08 pm

          I’m sorry you feel that way! If you had read the instructions correctly, it says for the pretzel dough to *rest* for 15 minutes, not rise. There is no need for the dough to rise. As for the kneading, yes, once the dough comes together, you knead for five minutes UNLESS you are kneading by hand. The instructions for kneading are for using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, I do not have instructions for making the recipe by hand. Also, before any recipe, especially one that uses yeast, you should always read the instructions one time fully before attempting so you have all the steps in order. Maybe you should have read the instructions more carefully or had someone read them for you because the instructions are pretty straight forward. Sorry you didn’t enjoy the pretzels. Have a great night, Johnnie.

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          • Johnnie says

            February 20, 2017 at 1:09 am

            Im sorry. You’re correct. I was pretty fucking drunk when I attempted to make your pretzels. I could of been wasted but they ended up being amazing. I actually did make them by hand because I didnt have a dough hook. But, all was good!

        • Danielle says

          April 28, 2017 at 11:51 am

          You’re a dick… even your apology was stupid. Idiot drunk. Pay no attention to these kind of people Jessica.. they are just another form of cancer in the world. So hateful, so ignorant, so pathetic. If it’s not proven by the lack of grace in his comment then it is when the majority of people’s comments are positive and he’s the only loud mouth on there saying otherwise. Not to mention repeating partial steps completely wrong in the recipe. John, just go drink, it’s what you’re good at.. not baking. Buh bye.

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          • Jeannette Shields says

            September 13, 2017 at 12:05 pm

            Danielle, he apologized!!!!

      • Kaylyn says

        December 4, 2018 at 10:26 pm

        Made the pretzels would not recommend leaving them in the baking soda wash for 2 minutes gave it a really bad taste would just dunk and pull out of wash next time.

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  18. Amy says

    September 6, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    Made your recipe today. They look great and it was pretty easy but also had a weird baking soda taste to them. I followed the recipe to a T. Timed exactly 2 minutes and used exactly 2 C water with 6 TBSP baking soda. Wondering what i can do to not get that taste. My kids still want to eat them but I can’t gag down the baking soda.

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    • Jessica says

      September 7, 2015 at 8:57 am

      Hmm, I don’t understand why this is happening to so many people! I have made these numerous times along with some readers in the comments below with no issues – very frustrating! I’m very sorry that this happened to your pretzels and I am going to edit the recipe to have the baking soda read 4 tablespoons instead of 6, that will get rid of the baking soda after-taste that you guys are getting and still be enough to give the pretzels a beautiful brown color. Again, I’m very sorry and I hope you give these pretzels another chance because they are so delicious!

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      • natalie says

        October 9, 2015 at 3:30 pm

        Yes I actually saw the recipe called for 4 tbs and then in the recipe it said 6 so I thought I would look down comments to see and sure enough, I am definitely not putting 6 tbs in!
        In the process of making them now, can’t wait to eat them

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        • Jessica says

          October 10, 2015 at 7:24 pm

          Thanks for pointing that out Natalie! The recipe is now updated. I hope they came out wonderful!

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      • Lisa says

        October 9, 2015 at 10:48 pm

        FYI – you updated the ingredients to 4 tbs of baking soda but the instructions still refer to 6. May want to make that consistent, thanks!

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  19. The Bathrobed Chef says

    October 15, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    Hi there! I just wanted to let you know that this is by far my favorite pretzel recipe. I made these last night and quickly realized that I should have made a double batch. I’m pretty new to the blogging world, and am not sure how this all really works. But wanted to see if I could use your dough recipe for my pretzel post, I’m featuring several different flavor combinations, and this dough is much easier to make than some of the other recipes I use. I would obviously link back to you. Please let me know, Thanks!

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    • Jessica says

      October 15, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks so much, I’m so happy you love this recipe as much as we do! That is totally fine with me that you use this recipe.

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  20. Arlina says

    November 21, 2015 at 8:31 am

    I made them all the way here in South Africa and they did not disappoint. Thank you ❤️

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  21. Michelle says

    December 18, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    I just made these and yum yum YuuuuuuM! So good! I dipped in cheese dip. Tastes just like the mall pretzels and they are so easy and not all time consuming! So good! Excellent!

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    • Jessica says

      December 19, 2015 at 12:35 pm

      Yay! So happy you loved them, Michelle!

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  22. Morgan says

    January 10, 2016 at 11:28 pm

    I just tried these tonight, they are awesome! You’re right, they taste JUST like those soft pretzels from the mall. I made some with cinnamon sugar on them–new favorite. After a few more batches I think I’ll be a pro, thanks for the recipe!

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    • Jessica says

      January 13, 2016 at 8:31 am

      Cinnamon sugar sounds so good!! I’ve only always stuck to making the traditional salt pretzels because they’re my favorite but I think I need to give cinnamon sugar a go next time! I’m glad you loved the pretzels, Morgan!

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      • Connie Phelps says

        April 30, 2016 at 2:57 pm

        I love the soft pretzels at the mall, and the cinnamon sugar ones are a really good dipped in a chocolate fudge dip. Be sure and try that when you make them. I’m going to try your recipe, I have grandchildren who love getting soft pretzels at the mall. Now they will love it when Grammy makes them!

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        • Jessica says

          May 2, 2016 at 8:46 am

          Aw, how adorable! Your grandkids will love them for sure! I STILL haven’t tried cinnamon sugar and I so need to. Sounds so delicious dipped in chocolate!!

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  23. Danielle says

    January 11, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    Jessica these were so good! I was afraid to make them. But I did ! Was so easy. The only problem I had was they stuck to the parchment paper! How do I prevent this? Thank you so much.

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    • Jessica says

      January 13, 2016 at 8:29 am

      I’m glad you loved my pretzels, Danielle! Hmm, my pretzels usually stick slightly but they’ll come right off. Maybe next time just grease the parchment very lightly and that should do the trick!

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  24. Shawna says

    January 11, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    These are beautiful! I’ve tried baking pretzels with varying success but I haven’t given up yet. I’ve never seen a recipe that specified turning off the water after it came to a boil. As I think this is the step where I usually mess up (I think the water boils off and creates a stronger baking soda taste) I’m excited to give this method of cooled water a try. I’ll be attempting some pretzel “bites.” Wish me luck!

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    • Jessica says

      January 13, 2016 at 8:27 am

      Awesome!! You’re going to love them!

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  25. Tina says

    January 16, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    These were delicious and so easy to make!!! Took less than 45mins! The kids were able to help and it was a fun family cooking adventure!! The pretzels came out perfect and were so great! I’m always nervous trying recipes out I find online but these we will be making again! Thank you!!

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    • Jessica says

      January 17, 2016 at 11:56 am

      That’s so great to hear, Tina! Getting the family involved with these is such a great idea!

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  26. stacey says

    January 18, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    What if you do not have a stand mixer?

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    • Jessica says

      January 22, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      You can absolutely make it by hand. Add ingredients to a large bowl as they are stated in the instructions for a stand mixer and instead stir with a spoon until a dough forms. Flour your hands and a surface very well and knead the heck out of it! Prepare for an arm workout.

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  27. Drea Hatch says

    January 18, 2016 at 11:43 pm

    I totally made these for my family tonight. They really are delicious. Mine definitely were not as attractive as yours turned out, but my husband was raving out how good they were. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. It was easy enough that I WILL be making them again.

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  28. Dagmar says

    January 21, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    I’m dutch and I found your recipe on pinterest. I made just half the recipe this afternoon, but after I tasted these i regret making half the recipe. They are delicious. I put some garlic, smoked pepper, chili powder and parmesan cheese to make a pizza topping and they’re even better than the ‘normal’. I’m actally making these agian tomorrow =)
    X

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    • Jessica says

      January 22, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      That sounds amazing!! Your comment definitely made my night!

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  29. Katie says

    January 24, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    This recipe was amazing! They are better than all of the mall pretzels and any other soft pretzels we’ve ever bought. They turned out just like the picture and were mouth watering! Thank you for the great recipe. We added cinnamon sugar on top of a couple of them and omitted the salt on top and they were delicious like this too! My kids and I will be making this recipe many more times for many more years to come! A new family favorite

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    • Jessica says

      January 28, 2016 at 10:51 am

      That sounds delicious! I’m happy your family enjoyed them, Katie!

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  30. debbie ierano says

    February 21, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    thank you so much for the great recipe! I made these this morning. they were easy to make and came out perfectly on the first try! that doesn’t always happen : ))

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    • Jessica says

      February 22, 2016 at 9:33 am

      That’s so great to hear! Thanks so much for letting me know, Debbie!

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  31. Jesamie says

    February 28, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    Thank you for this recipe! These are better than mall pretzels. I have tried several different soft pretzel recipes that involve long rising times and they were no where close to the fluffy insides/browned outsides that these have. I love them! I made myself sick eating 4 of them!

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  32. Wife & Mom United States Marine Corps says

    March 13, 2016 at 11:10 am

    Aren’t you cute: “…but will keep for 2 days…” In December 2015 I stayed 5 weeks with my son and dil for the birth of their second child. Her mom was with us, too. I made one batch as Pretzel Balls and they were gone in no time. Hubby joined us for my last 10 days there. I made 2 DOUBLE batches (of the ball shapes) while he was with us. IF there were any left 24 hours later it was because my husband and son disciplined themselves harshly to leave a few “for later”! These are absolutely delightful. Later, back at home, I made them in pretzel stick shapes with vanilla added to the dough and rolled them in cinnamon sugar for backing. I have been instructed by my children that I could make these every day! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!

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    • Jessica says

      March 19, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      Haha, your comment made me laugh and it totally made my night!! Thanks so much! Enjoy

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  33. Katie says

    April 26, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    HI,

    I just made these today for my grand kids after school snack. I have to say, I have made pretzels before and I have put them in the boiling soda water for about 30 sec so was concerned that these were a little different. Well let me tell you, THIS is the way I’m doing them now! Ok I have to be honest, I have a terrible head cold so I can’t taste or smell… but my husband can’t stay out of them. I’m like “how do they smell?” well he just couldn’t say enough. Getting a little cheese wiz for the kids to dip. Can’t wait until I can taste them too!

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    • Jessica says

      May 2, 2016 at 8:48 am

      Haha!! Love this. They ARE totally addicting!

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  34. Deb says

    April 28, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    I was having some serious PMS cravings and this was the first recipe that popped up on Pinterest in my search for soft pretzels. I had another recipe that I really wasn’t fond of – it was a lot of work and the pretzels never tasted right. Whipped these up in about 45 minutes and enjoyed (gasp) TWO of them for lunch with homemade cheese sauce. Forbidding myself from going back into the kitchen so there are some left when everyone else gets home this afternoon…

    Thanks for the delicious recipe!

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    • Jessica says

      May 2, 2016 at 8:47 am

      Haha!! I know how those pregnancy cravings strike and they need to be curbed immediately!! So glad you enjoyed the pretzels, Deb!

      Reply
  35. Tale says

    May 1, 2016 at 6:13 am

    These look amazing! I can’t wait to try them at home. I love pretzels, but I live in Norway and noone sells them here, and I miss Auntie Anne’s! Thank you for sharing

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  36. Tina says

    May 22, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    Hi! My kids eat a soft pretzel every night before bed. Have you tried making a batch and freezing them? Thanks!!!

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    • Jessica says

      May 27, 2016 at 11:01 am

      I have not tried freezing them, but I did a little research for you and it looks like the best method to do this is to bake them the full amount of time, cool completely and freeze. I would place them all separated on a parchment-lined baking sheet first and allow them to freeze completely individually before sticking them in a freezer bag so they don’t stick together. Thaw them and reheat in the oven at 400 degrees. Let me now if you try it out!

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  37. Gracey says

    May 30, 2016 at 11:52 am

    I tried this recipe and it turned out amazing!!! Whenever i have the craving for a pretzel i can just pull one out of the frezer and heat it up!! The pretzels are both delicious right out of the oven or reheated!!! I will definatly be using this recipe in the future!!❤️

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  38. Donna says

    June 2, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    Awesomeness…..thank you….I made these for my Grandchildren…they loved it…easy to follow recipe…on point ….we made cinnamon sugar …dipped our warm pretzels in butter then the mixture..thanks for sharing got it from Pinterest !

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  39. Leanne says

    June 5, 2016 at 8:54 am

    I literally just made these and have scoffed two already! I am so shocked at how well they have turned out!! Like, I made these and they’re better than any I’ve ever had! Thank you so much for the recipe!

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    • Jessica says

      June 8, 2016 at 10:58 am

      That’s amazing! Thanks so much for reporting back, Leanne!

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  40. Kyra Dorey says

    June 22, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Hi I would love to make these today, however I don’t have a stand mixer with hook attachment all I have is a small handheld electric mixer. Would that work or even just a fork to beat it
    Thanks

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  41. Beth says

    June 24, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    I am so gonna make these, wonder how cinnamon / sugar would be instead of salt? Can’t wait to try this recipe!!

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    • Jessica says

      June 27, 2016 at 6:46 pm

      Delicious!! If you scroll through the comments you’ll see many readers have made them this way also and they raved about them!

      Reply
  42. Stephanie says

    June 30, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    I just made these and they are AMAZING!!! I added cinnamon and sugar to half…4 out of 4 kids loved them!!!! We frequent our local soft pretzel place weekly and these are better, HANDS DOWN!!!!! Making them with Beer Cheese for an adult get together this weekend. Thank You

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  43. Cynthia Steberl says

    July 6, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    I made these today and they were super easy to make and delicious!

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  44. Tracie Gauthier says

    July 15, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    This is an easy fantastic recipe!!!!! I have tried to make pretzel’s before and they were very dense and dry, this recipe is the bomb!!!!!!! Taste like the pretzel’s you get at mall!!! What is the purpose of soaking them in the warm baking soda water for 2 min before baking???? They stuck to the was paper out of the oven should I have sprayed with cooking spray first????? Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe!!!

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    • Jessica says

      July 16, 2016 at 9:46 am

      Hey Tracie, I’m so happy you loved these pretzels!! Soaking them in the warm backing soda bath gives the pretzels that nice golden brown chewy crust on the outside. As for the sticking, was that a typo and you meant to type wax? If so, you never, ever want to use wax paper in the oven. That is the reason they stuck. Use parchment paper instead – no need to grease it, they will just pop off. Hope this helped!

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  45. Tara says

    July 19, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    I have made this recipe about 9 billion times now, and it is the best I have found! They freeze well (when there is any left over) and it is seriously an “oops proof” recipe. For those of you who are wondering, as long as you get the ingredients and portions correct, these will turn out just fine. Its my go to for slumber parties, football games, and my job working 12 hour shifts. Thank you sooooooo sooooooo much!

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    • Jessica says

      July 24, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Yay, this makes me so happy! I’m so glad you love them so much, Tara!

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  46. Odelia says

    July 20, 2016 at 1:10 am

    These were remarkable!! Super quick and they didn’t last three hours before getting eaten up! Thank you!

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    • Jessica says

      July 24, 2016 at 8:48 am

      Yay!! You’re welcome!

      Reply
  47. Amy T says

    July 27, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    I made these yesterday with my kids. They turned out great! Thanks for posting this recipe. Next time I use it, I think I will top them with garlic butter. Everything is better with garlic!

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    • Jessica says

      July 28, 2016 at 8:21 am

      OMG that sounds AMAZING!

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  48. Brittany says

    August 8, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    Hey Jessica, all I’ve got is a hand mixer, will this recipe still work? I’m thinking I’ll need to enlist my boyfriend to help in certain parts, but besides that will the recipe more or less turn out like yours?

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    • Jessica says

      August 13, 2016 at 9:54 am

      Sorry about the late reply! A hand mixer wouldn’t work very well, I would probably just use your hands in a large bowl.

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  49. Kelly Meyers says

    August 30, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    Made these tonight as a snack but then decided they would work for dinner too! Delicious! Thanks for the recipe! We will be making these again…and again!

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    • Jessica says

      September 2, 2016 at 11:33 am

      Haha!! I’d eat these for dinner any night! Thanks for reporting back, Kelly!

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  50. Michelle says

    September 2, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    Made these tonight- so easy and so delicious!!!! I made pretzel bites and baked them for 5 minutes. Yum!!

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    • Jessica says

      September 6, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Yum!!

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  51. marie says

    September 29, 2016 at 8:02 am

    hi jessica, my pretzels look, smell and feel great, but the taste is terribly and unusually yeasty (tastes like the smell of raw yeast). any ideas what i could try next time or what i did wrong?

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    • Jessica says

      September 30, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Hmm, I cannot pinpoint what could have went wrong. Could you have possibly measured the yeast wrong?

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  52. Gary says

    September 30, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    Love the recipe. I freeze them and when I’m ready for one, they heat up perfectly in microwave.

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    • Jessica says

      September 30, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      Yum! I’ve got to do that!

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  53. Chandra says

    October 5, 2016 at 11:27 pm

    Tried this recipe for the first time tonight and fell immediately in love with how easy and delicious they turned out. My only complaint is after I brushed them with butter the bottoms got a bit soggy. Have you tried putting them on cooling rack and if so does It help with the sogginess. And could I make 4 segments of the dough and make larger pretzels? Would the soak and bake time be the same. Thanks for sharing the amazing recipe

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    • Jessica says

      October 6, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Yay! I’ve never experienced the bottoms being soggy, but after baking you can absolutely put them on a cooling rack, this may elevate the sogginess you noticed. You can definitely make larger pretzels. The soak time will be the same but the bake time would just be a few minutes more, I’d just watch them carefully to be sure! Thanks Chandra!

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  54. Haley says

    October 16, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    These were so easy and so delicious! I just finished making them with my 2 year old daughter and we are obsessed!!! She made some fun shapes and we made regular pretzels, bites and sticks. They all taste amazing, I can’t believe how easy it was!

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    • Jessica says

      October 17, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Aw, that makes me so happy! I’m glad you guys got to spend time in the kitchen together making these pretzels. I may do this with my 3 year old.

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  55. Reece says

    October 25, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    I I am in the middle of making these pretzels right now. Some of the other recipes I look that called for an hour or two of resting time for the dough to rise. Is the 15 minutes of resting time for the bread to rise because mine did not and I’m waiting a little longer what should I do

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    • Jessica says

      October 31, 2016 at 11:31 am

      So sorry about the late response. They don’t rise much, it’s just resting time.

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  56. harmony says

    October 29, 2016 at 12:16 am

    Hi, I’ve used this recipe multiple times with great success. We are going to use it this weekend and I think we are going to shape them like Mickey heads and pumpkin shapes for our Halloween party. Anyway, the question I have is: how long can I let the dough sit before starting the soaking and baking process? They taste so good fresh out of the oven that I try to avoid reheating them. I’m hoping to start the dough at home, then take them to the party and bake them there. Is this possible?

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    • Jessica says

      October 31, 2016 at 11:30 am

      Sorry about the late response, Harmony. That sounds adorable! I think you’d be fine preparing the pretzels at home, placing them on the pan. Then at the party I’d do the baking soda soak and bake there.

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  57. Brenda says

    November 5, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    I just made these pretzels. They are awesome!

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    • Jessica says

      November 13, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      Thanks Brenda!

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  58. Melissa Hudgins says

    December 29, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    In the recipe it has 2 different melted butter ingredients but when i am to add the butter the recipe does not say which one to add.

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    • Jessica says

      January 1, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      I edited the recipe instructions to clarify when each butter addition is incorporated.

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  59. Natasha says

    February 11, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    Hi! A quick question regarding the step that involves mixing the flour into the dough– is it supposed to be very flaky for a while before becoming one big ball (when using the mixer with the hook I mean)? I mixed mine in the mixer for about five minutes and it wouldn’t make a ball. thank you in advance!

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    • Jessica says

      February 16, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      That probably happened because you added too much flour. Next time try adding a little less and see if that works for you.

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  60. Azie says

    March 24, 2017 at 1:30 am

    Can I used instant yeast instead of dry yeast coz my country hardly to find.how to substitute the ingredients

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  61. Krissy says

    March 26, 2017 at 1:15 am

    My bf and I are going to make them right now!!!!

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  62. Sarah says

    March 31, 2017 at 12:05 am

    I literally just made these. They are on my stove right now and I already ate 2 and a half! They are sooooo good and sooo easy!! I am a novice baker. This is my second time working with yeast. I second and triple guess everything, read and then re-read instructions, and get things all confused in my head. I even looked up on YouTube how to shape pretzels. But I trusted my gut, and followed the recipe, and they are fantastic!!! I wish I could post a picture of them to share but you will just have to take my word for it. I made 3 cinnamon sugar ones. Sooo good!!! They took me an hour and a half, but I am very slow and kept checking my dough and pausing to read instructions. The most tedious part was figuring out how to roll them out and shape them. Thank you!!! I will be making these again for sure!!!!

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  63. Annie says

    April 10, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    Dude these are so fun to make, the best part about making them was it didn’t take forever. I Love it thank you so much hopefully one day soon I will have my own website and recipes just like you.

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    • Jessica says

      April 21, 2017 at 12:18 pm

      I look forward to reading it, Annie!

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  64. Jen says

    May 12, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    I made these tonight, and they are absolutely delicious! And the directions are very easy to follow, thank you! I love the suggestions about cinnamon/sugar and garlic butter … I may have to give them a try. I am curious about if I try to double the recipe, would you also double the water and baking soda or leave it the same as the original recipe? Thanks!

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    • Jessica says

      May 15, 2017 at 11:09 am

      That’s awesome to hear, Jen! Yes, you will need to double every ingredient.

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  65. Barbara says

    June 29, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    I have a couple of questions before I try this.
    1. I have rapid rise yeast so can I just add everything together without waiting for the yeast to proof since it doesn’t need to?
    2. I want to make pretzel bites so I’m thinking I can make it the same up until you turn it into a pretzel. I could cut them to the size I want and then put in the water bath and then on to the baking sheet. Does that sound right?
    3. Why do you salt them before they go into the oven? Wouldn’t it be better to wait until you drench them in butter when they come out and then salt them? Would the salt not stick?
    I’ve made bread before but pretzels are a whole new ballgame.
    Thank you

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    • Jessica says

      July 6, 2017 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Barbara! For your first question, yes, you can use the rapid rise interchangeably with the active dry yeast. You are correct about the pretzel bites, just make the recipe the same right up until you shape the pretzels and cut them into bites instead. The salt will not stick as well if you add them after they are baked. Hope this helps!! Have a great day.
      -Jess

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  66. Chelsea says

    July 18, 2017 at 10:34 pm

    Omg I just made this and holy moly are they delicious!!! I only soaked in the baking soda mixture for a few seconds but they still turned out fabulous. My family scarfed them down and the neighbors even came over and stole a few. Amazing recipe and so not scary for a first time pretzel maker

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    • Jessica says

      July 21, 2017 at 6:09 pm

      Woo! Thanks for reporting back, Chelsea!

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  67. Fran says

    August 20, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    Hi.

    I’m wondering if I am doing something wrong? I made two batches and each time the dough was very crumbly and wouldn’t form. The second time around I did add a little bit of oil and water once finding I was having the same problem again. It did come together, but it’s very hard. I have it resting and will continue just to see what happens but I am not very optimistic ad the dough is pretty hard. What could I have done?

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  68. Ally says

    November 18, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    Could the dough be made (after the baking soda bath) and then refrigerated/frozen? I’d like to make-ahead and then only cook once we are ready to eat if possible!

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    • Jessica says

      January 10, 2018 at 10:09 am

      Sure, I don’t see why not. Just thaw in the fridge overnight before using.

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  69. Lorri says

    November 28, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    Just made these and they are TOTALLY AMAZING!! I followed the directions exactly as written. Need a little work on my pretzel twisting skills. My picky daughter said they taste very similar to Pretzel Maker but mine needs more butter. Well, I doubled everything except the butter. Next time I’ll probably just dunk them in butter like PM does. We had them with cream cheese (our favorite). Thank you!! I think I may have found my neighbor/friend Christmas gifts… Some pretzel bites in cute containers and a little diipping sauce on the side.

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  70. Nicole says

    December 6, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    This recipe is amazing! Absolutely love it. I have a question though, have you tried to freeze the dough before? As in make the dough and let it rise then freeze and let thaw out completely before following the steps with soaking in baking soda bath? We are attempting to make a lot of dough ahead of time for a party and wondering what the best option is, either freezing or making a day ahead and keeping in fridge.

    Thanks!

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    • Jessica says

      January 10, 2018 at 10:05 am

      I have not tried freezing this dough. I would make it ahead the day before the party and keep it in the fridge until ready to use.

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  71. Heather says

    January 4, 2018 at 10:49 am

    Awesome recipe!!!! Tried it this morning and they came out perfect . Kneading the dough in your KitchenAid for the 5 minutes makes it very easy .
    Very quick delicious recipe
    Thank you

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  72. Alice says

    January 6, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    This recipe says to leave the pretzels in the baking soda bath for 2 minutes but most recipes say for no more than 30 seconds hmm…

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  73. Bre says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:09 pm

    I made these tonight after the recipe sat on my Pinterest board for years. The recipe so easy to follow and I can’t believe how delicious they are. Will definitely make them again!

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  74. No luck says

    January 21, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    These look absolutely amazing but taste horrible… back to square one looking for a recipe

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  75. Heather says

    January 28, 2018 at 6:51 pm

    I tried this recipe just now, it turned out great!

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  76. Sue says

    January 30, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    For the soft pretzels can Canola oil be substituted as I am trying to make them dairy free?

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  77. Dani says

    February 5, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    So I saw this recipe and got super excited to try it! Thanks for sharing. I do have a couple questions. I’m new to making homemade doughs and working with yeast. When you combine the yeast, sugar and water, should you mix enough for everything to dissolve (this may be a silly question, especially if yeast doesn’t dissolve)? I can get an idea of about what ‘frothy’ might look like, but I was wondering about how long it takes for this to occur. Thanks for the additional instructions for a complete newbie. I’m looking forward to trying to make your recipe!

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  78. Steph says

    February 15, 2018 at 2:32 pm

    I looked through the comments but could see if someone had asked this already so I am sorry if they have! But I don’t have a mixer so how would I do this by hand? (sorry I am new to the baking world) Thanks!

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  79. A says

    February 24, 2018 at 11:03 pm

    I was trying to read this recipe when I accidentally clicked on something and it redirected me to fapmeth.com. Makes me not want to visit your website ever again.

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  80. Jennifer says

    March 25, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    Happy Ending…
    As I was kneading the dough and waiting for my guests to arrive, I have to admit – I was feeling disappointed. It was the oddest feeling dough I’ve worked with (tough, almost…) I was afraid it was a botch recipe or I botched the recipe, but I kept kneading , hoping for a surprise ending.
    And they were great, delicious! Everyone’s favorite. Thank you for sharing. I’m glad I found this one.

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  81. Ansley says

    April 6, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    Best Pretzel recipe ever!

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  82. Mindi B says

    April 8, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    These turned out really good, mine cooked a little too long. Next time I will cut the time down by a minute or so. I can’t wait to try the bites. Thanks!

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  83. Susan says

    April 11, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    This recipe is the closest to the mall pretzel that I have ever tried. It is delicious! Thank you!
    Optional modifications that made my life easier based on observation and investigation:
    – no need to boil the water for the baking soda solution. Combine hot water and baking soda.
    – use 1 tablespoon baking soda per cup of water. 4 cups of water +4 tablespoons of baking soda. This should eliminate the baking soda taste and provide better coverage of the pretzels when you dip them.
    – dip the pretzels quickly in the baking soda solution, then blot on a paper towel before you place them on the parchment paper.
    – I accidentally let the dough rest 30 minutes and had great results.
    – if they stick, use spray, grease or butter on the parchment or baking sheet.
    – if you are going to butter the pretzels, add the salt after you butter them.
    – since ovens vary, you might want to try a shortened cooking, like 6 to 8 minutes. You can always leave them in longer.

    –

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  84. Elizabeth says

    April 28, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    Made these with my kids, delicious, soft, salty and a great easy fun time!!

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  85. Lesley says

    May 5, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    Oh. My. God….just made these pretzels and they are INCREDIBLE! You’re totally right, better than any chain. And super easy to make. Thanks so much!!!!

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  86. Ivy says

    May 22, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    Hey, I’d really like to try making these! Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast?

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    • Jessica says

      June 2, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      Sure

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  87. kristy says

    June 6, 2018 at 9:47 pm

    hi, how much water do you add with yeast? thankyou

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  88. Kirstin says

    June 23, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    There’s too many ads on your blog – it makes it so that when I try to scroll to the recipe, I end up clicking like 5 ads and it takes me away from the recipe. Then when I finally got to the recipe, there were so many pop up ads that I only had about 2 inches of screen to read off of. That’s the worst part about blogs nowadays.

    Anyways, I made these and they’re really good

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  89. W says

    June 30, 2018 at 9:27 am

    It took me reloading the website 4 times to look at the recipe because of spam adds that I didn’t even click on loaded me to iPhone winner viruses.

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  90. Sapph says

    July 13, 2018 at 4:56 am

    Could I just freeze some of the dough itself for use later?

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  91. Lilly Newton says

    August 17, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    Hey Jessica< I was just wondering if you have posted any cinnamon rolls.

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  92. Heidi Lynn says

    August 18, 2018 at 2:32 am

    I have made soft pretzels and they turned out good, but your recipe looks more like what I really want from my soft pretzels. Thank you so much for posting! I am going to make some tomorrow. God bless….

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  93. Lilly Newton says

    August 20, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    How Long does it take for the yeast to become frothy?

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    • Jessica says

      September 26, 2018 at 10:16 am

      About a minute or two.

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  94. Heather says

    October 8, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    Mmmm!!! I saved this pin ages ago, and finally got around to making this recipe! I wish I hadn’t waited so long!!! Simply delicious!! We had a homemade Oktoberfest at our place this weekend, and this was a huge hit! I need to work on my pretzel shaping, but the taste is spot on! Thank you, Jessica!!

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    • Jessica says

      October 23, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Woo! Thank you for letting me know!

      Reply
  95. Nick says

    December 6, 2018 at 5:13 pm

    Hi Jessica,
    These look nice! Do you think the recipe would turn out ok if you didn’t add sugar? Looks really good!

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    • Jessica says

      December 11, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      Sure. The taste may just be off a bit.

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  96. Tracey says

    January 4, 2019 at 6:26 pm

    This recipe is amazing!! I wasn’t too sure if it was going to turn out right but they are soooo good. My dough was a little tough to roll into pretzel shapes, so I ended up cutting it in little bite sizes and doing some pretzel bites. (Mostly because I was too lazy to work with the dough) Thankyou so much for sharing this recipe. Will be using it again for Super Bowl appetizers

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    • Jessica says

      January 19, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Bite size pretzels are great too! These would make the perfect Super Bowl appetizers – I will probably be making them for that too!

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  97. Betz says

    January 5, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    Hi! I’m a New Yorker who loves soft pretzels, but I love ve in New Zealand where they’re hard to come by. I have not made pretzels since I was a brownie and that was basically my mom making them and me sprinkling salt.
    This recipe was easy (and I’m dough-fearing) and the pretzels are delicious. Thank you!!

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    • Jessica says

      January 19, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      Aw, such a cute memory! I’m glad you loved them, Betz!

      Reply
  98. Clare Sutton says

    January 21, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    Hi! I just made some pretzels using your recipe and I they turned out perfect! I never realised soft pretzels were this easy to make! They’re not readily available in the UK either so this is a total bonus! Thanks for sharing! xxx

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    • Jessica says

      January 28, 2019 at 9:12 pm

      Oh, that’s wonderful then that you can make them at home now!!

      Reply
  99. Olga says

    February 28, 2019 at 3:45 pm

    Jessica, what a gorgeous idea! We absolutely love pretzels! Definitely need to try these!

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  100. Frank says

    March 15, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    Just made them. Amazing! I was skeptical of not letting them rise, just rest, but they turned out great. Nice and chewy with brown outside. The 6 TBSP of butter (melted) to brush with was about 2tbsp too much I had a lot leftover, and I even drowned them. But alas, my 13 y/o said, “Hey, butter dip!” And it all worked out well!! I also used 4TBSP soda and it was too much. It precipitated out when it cooled and I did have a slight taste of soda after they were done but it wasn’t really that bad and I didn’t find it strong enough to be objectionable.

    One question, my dough was very elastic and difficult to roll out. I think I may have added too much flour (about 3C + 2 tbsp). Do they normally take a lot of work to roll out? They just kept springing back. I really had to work at it to get long, thin ropes.

    Overall great recipe and my family thinks I’m a genius!! Thanks Jessica

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    • Jessica says

      March 29, 2019 at 11:11 am

      Yes, it does sound like too much flour was added. Next time, try adding a little at a time until the dough is no longer super sticky but soft and elastic enough to roll out. Temperature does plays a large roll in dough making and so this may have played a factor when you added the flour – something to think about!

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  101. Brit on the Move says

    March 27, 2019 at 10:02 pm

    I have a slight obsession with all soft carbs – especially fresh baked ones – so fresh soft pretzels are totally up my ally! I know this will sound really silly but I had no clue you could make them. I mean, I know you can make anything per se but this is such an easy recipe to follow. This might be a new breakfast option for us:) Thanks for sharing…

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    • Jessica says

      March 29, 2019 at 11:09 am

      LOL, me too! They are so simple to make that they’re almost dangerous, right?!

      Reply
  102. Gwendolyn says

    April 27, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    These pretzels were delicious! My roommate and I have followed a variety of soft pretzel recipes, as its a great way for us to destress after a long week, and we both agreed this was the best! The baking soda bath was extremely low stress, especially because the water was cool enough it wouldn’t burn us if we got splashed, so we already knew this was a great recipe, but the butter coating at the end just made it perfect! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this recipe, I’m looking forward to trying out some of your others

    Also, we used vegan butter for this recipe and had no issues, for others who are interested.

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  103. Brigid Carman says

    November 15, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    I just made these and they are awesome!!! Thanks! I linked your website to my facebook post too.

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    • Jessica says

      November 15, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      That’s so great to hear! And thank you!

      Reply

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    […] we’ll have enough time.” “SNOOP! SNOOP-A-LOOP!” Pretzels Braaten Recipe Here, Here, and Here (we’re giving you 3 recipes: pretzels and two dipping sauces) “Once it […]

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  3. Soft Pretzels - says:
    July 13, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    […] Homemade Soft Pretzels yields: 8 pretzels […]

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  4. Family :: Tis the Season for Some Downtime says:
    October 8, 2015 at 11:39 am

    […] how about making these delicious homemade pretzels?   Jessica over at Sprinkle Some Sugar has a great recipe to try […]

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  5. Top Food Bloggers #1 Recipes of 2015 - Yellow Bliss Road says:
    December 20, 2015 at 7:01 am

    […] Homemade Soft Pretzels from Sprinkle Some Sugar […]

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  6. Appetizers and Snacks | home essence roam says:
    December 29, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    […] Homemade Pretzels […]

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  7. weekend links – Honor Bright says:
    January 22, 2016 at 9:00 am

    […] Perfect for the chilly weekend ahead! […]

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  8. Sina's Cupboard | Soft Baked Pretzels says:
    January 28, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    […] Source: Sprinkle Some Sugar Blog […]

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  9. Pinterest Pretzels – Masters Chef says:
    April 24, 2016 at 11:14 am

    […] for 8-9 minutes. Remove from oven and coat liberally with butter. The full recipe can be found here. My only mistake in making these was I didn’t read the instructions well enough, and I only […]

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  10. Achieve everything you want in a pretzel at home with these easy-to-follow recipes - says:
    April 29, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    […] Homemade Soft Pretzels (via sprinklesomesugar.com) […]

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  11. I Baked! (and no one died) – carefully haphazard says:
    June 17, 2016 at 3:33 am

    […] The recipe I used can be found here. […]

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  12. Homemade Soft Pretzels  — Info You Should Know says:
    July 3, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    […] Homemade Soft Pretzels – Sprinkle Some Sugar […]

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  13. Homemade Soft Pretzels | My Happy Recipes:) says:
    September 13, 2016 at 8:19 am

    […] See on: sprinklesomesugar.com […]

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  14. Homemade Soft Pretzels | (: Cook All Time :) says:
    September 16, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    […] See on: sprinklesomesugar.com […]

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  15. Buttery Hot Mall-Style Pretzels – Kindel is baking says:
    September 18, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    […] Source: Sprinkle Some Sugar […]

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  16. Twisted Life says:
    September 23, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    […] you try this recipe, and reflect on all the things you are trying to stuff into the hole in your heart that should be […]

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  17. Twisted Life says:
    January 11, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    […] you try this recipe, and reflect on all the things you are trying to stuff into the hole in your heart that should be […]

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  18. Best Pretzels Ever! – Foods B4 Dudes says:
    January 29, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    […] Pretzel Recipe […]

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  19. Soft Baked Pretzels | mrswbakes says:
    March 1, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    […] down to the lashings of melted butter that was used to coat them. I followed the recipe from this blog. If you want to try making them, head over. Do follow the recipe exactly. Although I thought there […]

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  20. 50 Of The Best Homemade Bread Recipes – It's a Lovely Life with The Reese Family says:
    August 22, 2017 at 10:11 am

    […] 38. Soft Pretzels No need to head to the mall for your favorite warm snack. Recipe […]

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  21. Baked With Love – Undeniably Dani says:
    August 22, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    […] Pretzels! We made this recipe and LOVED it.  (http://www.sprinklesomesugar.com/homemade-soft-pretzels/ ) They turned out really well! Funny story; we were watching Season 2 when we were inspired to […]

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  22. Add Some Laughter to the Lunchbox - Save.ca Community says:
    August 25, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    […] 1 can of pretzel dough (or make from scratch) […]

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  23. Add Some Laughter to the Lunchbox - Save.ca Community says:
    August 25, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    […] 1 can of pretzel dough (or make from scratch) […]

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  24. September Pearls – Into a Spacious Place says:
    September 19, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    […] fate. It tastes like ripe peaches sprinkled with sugar and covered in cream, warm homemade soft pretzels straight out of the oven, and Thai food with friends. August tasted like Whole30: self-control, […]

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  25. 25 Advent Activities and Snacks for Christmas + $25 Visa Giveaway | Home Maid Simple says:
    December 6, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    […] Story Attend Christmas Eve Church Visit a Live Nativity Go Ice Skating Volunteer at a Soup KitchenBake Pretzels – let the kids design their own […]

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  26. Soft Pretzels – Seth Bakes says:
    January 2, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    […] pretzel recipe prepared in the following section comes from Sprinkle Some Sugar. The inspiration for making these came from the boredom of Winter Break and a friend’s love […]

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  27. Homemade Soft Pretzels and Easy No Knead Cinnamon Raisin Artisan Bread – What I Made Today says:
    January 16, 2018 at 11:35 am

    […] http://www.sprinklesomesugar.com/homemade-soft-pretzels/ […]

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  28. Recipes I want to try and my fav recipes – Vintage Haxs says:
    March 21, 2018 at 7:24 am

    […] Homemade Pretzels […]

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  29. Printable Tot and Preschool Activity Calendar for April says:
    March 30, 2018 at 7:27 am

    […] Homemade Soft Pretzels […]

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  30. 17 Savory Soft Pretzel Recipes: Superb Homemade Pretzels | Chief Health says:
    March 31, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    […] From: SprinkleSomeSugar […]

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  31. Homemade Pretzels – Kimberry the Running Cook says:
    May 11, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    […] http://www.sprinklesomesugar.com/homemade-soft-pretzels/ […]

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  32. Hot Cheese Dip with Onion and Gruyere - Cooks with Cocktails says:
    September 17, 2018 at 6:09 pm

    […] crackers, tortilla chips, or even some soft pretzels would be so amazing with this dip.  These homemade soft pretzels would be so delicious dipped in this cheesy warm […]

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  33. [Recipe] Soft Pretzels – Oh Yeah Cooking! says:
    October 15, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    […] is a twist of Sprinkle Some Sugar […]

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  34. Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe - Oh Yeah Cooking says:
    October 29, 2018 at 11:21 am

    […] is a twist of Sprinkle Some Sugar […]

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  35. Whole Wheat Soft Pretzel Bites – What the Elle? says:
    November 3, 2018 at 11:50 am

    […] I made whole wheat soft pretzels! They turned out beautifully thanks to my pinsperation from  http://www.sprinklesomesugar.com/homemade-soft-pretzels/    […]

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  36. Self-Love; the busy girl’s remix – The Bashful Brunette says:
    February 14, 2019 at 11:57 am

    […] Although they take forever, Pretzels are a great way to treat not only yourself but also others. There is a great recipe here. […]

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