Bavarian Soft Pretzels
Chewy, deep brown pretzels with a salty crust, just like the ones from a Munich beer garden.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelHard
- Costabout £0.09 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add the warm water and butter and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and stretchy.
10 min - 2
Cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
60 min - 3
Divide into 8 pieces. Roll each into a rope about 50cm long. Shape into a pretzel by crossing the ends twice and pressing them down onto the curve.
- 4
Place on a lined tray and chill for 15 minutes so they firm up. Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
15 min - 5
Bring the litre of water to the boil and carefully stir in the bicarbonate of soda. Lower each pretzel in for 30 seconds, then lift out with a slotted spoon.
0 min 30 s - 6
Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for 14 minutes until deep mahogany brown. Cool slightly before eating.
14 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.