Baked Soft Pretzels Recipe

Soft, chewy, and golden brown, this baked soft pretzels recipe delivers bakery-quality pretzels made easily at home. Perfect with cheese dip or cinnamon honey butter.

Prep time

20 minutes

Cook time

10 minutes

Total time

30 minutes

Yield

12 Pretzels

Ingredients

1 cup warm water

2 teaspoons active dry yeast

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cups hot water

¼ cup baking soda

coarse salt for topping

cheese dip for serving

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast: Combine warm water and yeast, let sit until bubbly.
2. Make Dough: Add sugar, salt, and flour one cup at a time. Mix until smooth.
3. Let It Rise: Oil the dough, cover, and let rise until doubled.
4. Shape Pretzels: Divide dough, roll into ropes, and twist into shapes.
5. Dip & Prep: Mix hot water and baking soda, dip pretzels, place on tray.
6. Bake: Bake at 450°F for 8–10 minutes until golden. Brush with butter if desired.
7. Serve: Enjoy warm with cheese sauce or cinnamon honey butter.

Notes

For a sweet version, brush pretzels with butter and toss in cinnamon sugar. Pretzels can be frozen before baking for up to 2 months.