Homemade Soft Pretzel Recipe

These delicious homemade soft pretzels are so easy to make at home that you’ll never buy them at the store again.
Ingredients for this recipe:
• 2 cups of warm water between 110° and 115°
• 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 packet active yeast
• 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
• 3 ounces melted unsalted butter
• 5 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon oil
• ¾ cup baking and 1 gallon of water
• 1 egg yolk whisked with 1 tablespoon cold water
• coarse kosher or sea salt for topping
Makes 12 pretzels
Prep time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 20 minutes
procedures:
1. Pre-heat the oven to 450°.
2. In a standing mixer bowl, add in the water, brown sugar, and sprinkle on the yeast, whisk together and let it sit for 5 to 7 minutes or until it forms a foamy raft on top.
3. Add the hook attachment and turn the speed to low and pour in the salt and butter.
4. Add in the flour 1 cup at a time until combined and knead the dough on low to medium speed for 5 minutes.
5. Add oil into a large bowl or container and place in the dough. Cover with a towel or lid and rest until it doubles in size, about an hour
6. Before it is time to form the dough, bring the baking soda and 1 gallon of water to a boil in a large pot.
7. To form the dough, take a small piece and roll it out until it is a 24” long rope. Form the dough into a U shape and holding each end cross over each other and pull down to make a pretzel with the ends slightly over the other part of the dough.
8. Turn down the boiling water to a simmer and cook each pretzel dough 1 to 2 at a time for :30 each and then place back on a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper or with a silpat
9. Once all of the pretzels have been cooked in the baking soda solution, brush the tops with the egg wash and season heavily with coarse kosher or sea salt.
10. Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
CHEF NOTES:
• How To Reheat: Place on a tray and wrap in foil and bake in the oven at 350° for 5-6 minutes or until hot. Likewise you can also heat in the microwave until hot.
• Make Ahead: You can make pretzels up to 1 day ahead of time and reheat before serving.
• How To Store: Keep wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Feel free to make the pretzels as thick or as thin as you’d like and also consider making pretzel bites or rods.
• When adding the water to the stand mixer I usually like to go a little hotter like 118° because the bowl is usually a little chilly and drops the temperature of it by a few degrees making it perfect for the yeast.
• You may need more flour when kneading the dough in the stand mixer. The goal is that the dough be very soft but not sticky.
• A silpat is a non-stock baking sheet made of a blend of silicone and fiberglass. They are super versatile, can handle high heat and last a really long time.

[@Messsiah25]

Made it today, came out great! :) Here is most of the info in metric :D 470 mL of of warm water between 40c to 45c 18g light brown sugar 7g active yeast 9g sea salt 85g melted unsalted butter 625g all purpose flour (maybe a bit more, just feel the dough while adding) 1 tablespoon oil (this is just to grease the bowl) 96g baking soda and 3.5 liter of water 1 egg yolk whisked with 1 tablespoon cold water coarse kosher or sea salt for topping (I added chili flakes to some and sesame seeds) oven on 230c - 210c if fan included

[@dudeshamus1451]

Real MVP. Thanks!

[@sp-mb1qe]

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[@crowthatcooks4269]

Omg ty I just made them and they came out perfect 👌

[@breadaholicinprague1388]

omg thank you. I love it :))

[@ryanb4026]

Made these this afternoon. LIGHTS. OUT. Perfect, easy recipe. Thank you Chef Billy.

[@kristenriddlestone2271]

I made these last night. They were amazing! I’ll always use this recipe. Making another batch today with a cheddar beer dipping sauce.

[@andrewcuddy2512]

Just tried this today and I couldn't be happier with the results! Thank you so much for this!

[@melissaxa8487]

These pretzels are amazing! Very easy to make, your directions were extremely easy to follow.

[@boundthought]

Made these and by far the best pretzels I ever had, I made them again and used low moisture mozzarella string cheese, little oregano and salami sticks and made a pretzel filled breadstick. So good!

[@courtneywerner7773]

After countless times attempting pretzels that came out not tasting like a pretzel I have finally found the best recipe! Followed the recipe to a T and they came out perfect. Thank you!

[@shellpianist6873]

OH, MY, GOSH! My husband followed the recipe and made your pretzels just now. They taste excellent! Superb! Delicious! They are not greasy, yet so tasty. Thank you Chef Billy.

[@Jennifer-ho3su]

Thanks for the recipe and video. Made these over the weekend, delicious and was shocked at how easy.

[@jennahmerchant249]

Ive made soft pretzels in the past and they have never turned out right, but these came out perfect! I would definitely recommend!!

[@debbiejohnson4513]

Made these with my 9 yr old grandson and my electric mixer. So easy! Turned out perfect!

[@evee4941]

This is awesome! I love all of the recipes you have done so far their awesome and inspire me to bake, and cook more often

[@Totes59]

Just made these. They came out fantastic. Not that difficult at all following your easy instructions. Ty

[@bohdanaengelman3372]

Great recipe! I made it for my mother in law for her 82 B-day! She really enjoyed it and rest of the family with her. Thank you!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you so kindly!!

[@toddduncan4071]

I just made these and they turned out perfect! Thank you chef!!

[@cw4544]

I made it today and it's wonderful, awesome, soft and tasty. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I really love it. 😋😘🙏

[@koglioknows]

One of the bezt looking prestzel videos ive seen. Thank you. Yumm!👍

[@pressedandpurposed]

These were so good! Made some into nuggets and rolls for sammies. YUM.

[@feastfulfork]

Nicely presented! Clear and smooth. Thanks for sharing, will do this today!

[@NinaNinaNB]

Thanks Billy! Today I had lunch with work colleagues and we all had sweetpotato and 'I-do-not-know-what-else-soup' with coconut cream, it was excellent, so delicious, though the reason I am here now is because said delicious soup was served, not with bread as one would expect, but with soft pretzels with butter and OMG it was so delicious. So since a couple of hours ago I was determined to make pretzels at home. I've never made pretzels and to be honest I've been scared of that baking soda bath procedure, but this tutorial has giving me confidence and also from reading other succesful stories here in the comments. Thank you and I will try this over the weekend. Thanks chef

[@Decanthousehold]

Oh my...I just made the pretzels! It was super easy, and they are so delicious! Thanks Chef! 🙏🏻💕🦋

[@jbigs3684]

This recipe is fantastic. Came out great and delicious the first time. Just made again today, instead of the baking soda I opted to do a quick lye bath and they were that much better. I live in Philadelphia and these match any pretzel I can get here! Thank you for the guidance!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

That’s awesome, thanks for giving it a shot.

[@mary-jeanslaughter8]

Looks so good....definitely brings back memories for me too!!!!! Oh the days....the mall and friends and not a care in the world. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Totally hah. Thanks for watching!

[@dankuzmenka261]

These pretzels are outstanding.....an instant family favorite.....Thanks so much!!!

[@campfirewhittler]

Just made these and they turned out fantastic. Thank you!

[@meemoua01]

Just made these an hour ago. Easy to make and so good! Thank you!

[@lucindaoreilly3465]

I made these today for Superbowl. It was great. Soft and delicious. Thanks!!

[@lins1490]

Fantastic recipe and beautiful pretzels with spiral pattern! This is the first time ever in my life making pretzels 🥨 and I love them like Aunt Annie’s. Your instruction is very clear and easy to follow. Thank you and thumbs up 👍!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you so much 😃

[@julieobeid5626]

It is an awesome recipe I've tried it two months ago and everybody loves it. Thank you 💖

[@jessicacece8136]

Love how detailed you are!! Thank u!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you

[@reneegardiner6810]

Been looking fwd to making these! Did it with the kids. They probably played with their dough a bit much, making it super springing- so ended up with a few different shapes! They tasted delicious!

[@gbakes4390]

i’ve tried a few of your recipes, amazing 10/10

[@MsLansones]

They look perfect!

[@murieldiaz1052]

Watching your video makes me hungry :) I can't wait to make this.It looks easy enough to follow.Thanks for sharing your recipe.

[@timothyculligan5151]

Easy to make and very delicious!! Thanks Chef Billy!!

[@LALAC1966]

AMAZING! I JUST MADE THEM, USED THE TECHNIQUES, DELICIOUIS, PERIOD! TY!

[@paleologue]

I like your style. Not pretentious but cool and entertaining. Simple, straight forward. Good job!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Appreciate that, thank you.

[@cupcakefun01]

Oh my goodness Billy! I just made these pretzels because I was so bored at home (in isolation). Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe and your explanation. Just great!

[@imjustkrazy]

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[@sharonfowler9971]

Thank you! Yes Annie's was great! Excited to make these!.

[@sarpeleglykon3501]

O.M.G. It came out PERFECT. Thank you Billy

[@irenehaugen6143]

I have always been intimidated by yeast dough. Never trusted myself to do it correctly. Well, THANK YOU Chef!!! This am I made Beignets!!! And tomorrow I will make be making these Pretzels. You explain and show every step so well, it makes it almost "easy" for this nervous Nelly!!!

[@champ400CV]

My family raved about these pretzels ! Awesome recipe super simple and easy and this video made it fool proof ! Thanks man will definitely make again! Keep up the great content !

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for giving it a shot

[@DanielCavalcantiForChrist]

I'm totally making these at home. Love your channel!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Hey Thanks so much for the watch and the sub!

[@usharavi4152]

Thank you so much,yummy recipe I'll try today itself

[@VietnameseCookingwithLaurel]

Amazing, so yummy, thank you for sharing your great recipe

[@bryfratt]

I study your baking videos every night almost. You have such a relaxing voice and every recipe I've followed has been absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for taking your time out to make this video

[@ChefBillyParisi]

That’s so kind of you, thanks for watching!

[@efraim.]

@@ChefBillyParisi Can you please swap butter with oil?

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[@rimahage9497]

Just made them. The best ever! Don’t look for any other recipe, it is a keeper! Thanks Chef👏👏👍

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Great to hear!

[@HectorsShop]

Just tried this and turned out AMAZING thank u!!

[@carolmaggiacomo7119]

I have tried 3 recipe...this is the last one you will ever need! Great tips along the way and excellent results! So proud of me! lol

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Love this! Thanks for trying

[@mtaylor9055]

I was going to make the ATK version but in the ATK video they looked tough, you could see the tenderness in your pretzel video (that and I didn't want to go get Bread Flour). I thought I messed them up several times (making anything with yeast scares the crap out of me) but they came out amazing! I made pretzel bites instead of actual pretzels. They were great! I have a ton in the freezer now. Thanks so much!

[@k0m3g4]

I made these tonight. BEST PRETZELS I HAVE EVER HAD! Billi, this video was very helpful. Thank you. The trick about proofing in the oven was new to me!!

[@k0m3g4]

I wish I could upload a photo, they are beautiful.

[@suzannelabreche904]

I converted all measurements in grams and substitute a cup of different flour such as Red Fife organic. Before baking I compress each pretzel shape a little and wind up with a pretty kind of bun for a breakfast or lunch sandwich- delicious- great instructions - thank you.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Great!!

[@tiarakrcik983]

Would love a pretzel roll recipe! Thanks for the gorgeous vids Billy :)

[@mamateh611]

This is awesome...will try to make it too, thank you very much for this recipe..

[@UrdesIlieFlorin]

I’ve done pretzel twice as you said, they are banging ❤️ Thanks for help

[@SpooopyPOW]

Thank you Billy!!

[@ClaireSophia]

I just finished making these, wish we could post pictures on the comment section cuz these are amazing!!!!!!

[@mikelowrey5426]

Just made these and they turned out perfect! Family loved them!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for giving it a shot!!

[@chriszacherl7637]

dude/chef, i just made these and they are great ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. excellent instructions/awesome vid. thank you!

[@buttertoastlove]

Thanks for the amazing recipe!!! I put cheese and pepperoni, everything bagel seasoning, cheese and pesto on them and made 16 total for a whole weeks worth of food for 3 kids. You're a lifesaver. They taste amazing!!! BTW, the proofing in the oven trick worked wonders.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Yum

[@johnbrandolini2915]

Yours is the third pretzel video I've watched and the only one that got the amount of flour right. Bravo!

[@Ayesuh]

Flour amount can literally change by environment and brand.... its a specific consistency you look for

[@Thaigyrr]

These turned out perfect! Great recipe. I found the first batch were easy to roll out. The second one, the dough began to spring back more. Next time I will need to move fast! I loved these

[@DianaRodriguez-ym2bl]

Thank you for your awesome recipes!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you for always watching!

[@theresamallory922]

WOW, these are amazing! I did both salt and cinnamon and sugar. Thank you for share l l am on to your next video for inspiration.😋

[@jajalin4163]

Just made this recipe with the kids. Super easy for a novice baker like myself. So good! Thank you for sharing the recipe. You are right, don't know if we can go bake to store bought pretzels!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Awesome

[@keronabinns967]

Am definitely going to try it tonight

[@aaronlowe3156]

Thumbs up for explaining what the baking soda does!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

You got it!

[@CarolusMagnusRex]

Just made your pretzels, and dude they’re amazing. Coming to you live from the heart of the corona virus outbreak in northern Italy :) highlight of the weekend!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Oh man that’s great to hear. Stay safe and healthy!

[@kristinatidwell6563]

Take lots of vitamin c to prevent getting any of these viruses.

[@sajidmohammad3198]

Thank you Chef Billy! This is the best pretzel recipe out there. My family loved the pretzels. I coated mine with 3 different toppings; sea salt, cinnamon sugar, and almond crunch. Thank you so much again for sharing this recipe! Stay safe!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you kindly sir

[@313-Detroit-Heavy-Hauler]

Thanks a lot love it made it awesooomeeee 😊

[@razzaquedewan1058]

So looks beautiful

[@taylorjansenvanvuuren4932]

I really love your videos and the style/explanation of the recipes and steps! Im a chef, unfortunately unemployed due to the virus, but I have been following your channel for quite some time now! Being in the kitchen and moving is what I love and having your channel just makes it better👌🏻 Carry on Chef 🤍

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for your continued support

[@bradpaulp]

Finally made these. Sooooo good.

[@nicoles3423]

I made a batch and they turned out great. The recipe is awesome, thanks for sharing it.

[@honeybunnyk6428]

Thank you so much!

[@imnasaldoz6094]

Thank for sharing. I ganna try tomorrow. God bless you

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching

[@EpIc_NaChO]

The recipe is spot on! Great!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for giving it a shot!!

[@hollyinhell]

I've made this recipe about 10 times. Works great, every time.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Love it!

[@mouthymama7032]

ive been making these for yrs. i make them bite size , perfect for little kids. we freeze them and put enough on a tray to reheat for my grandbabies while watching movies

[@SandraLovesRoses]

Trying tonight! First bread recipe in my first ever stand up mixer.

[@SandraLovesRoses]

done! yum!

[@mehmey]

Made them. smelled so good and are nice and chewy. DO IT.

[@lilyferoce9273]

You should do a bagel recipe!! Love watching your videos. I've been baking so much during this pandemic

[@JeffBarritt]

I tried this and winner. So easy. They didnt brown as well as yours but the flavor was better than any soft pretzel I've had. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for giving it a shot!!

[@mesenevi3814]

Will make this soon! Thanks for the explaining every step it really is helpful for people who wants to more about the recipe! Thanks again chef!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching

[@scar8365]

I made these tonight! The dough was so light and fluffy, very different from a previous recipe I tried a few days ago. I don't think I'll be trying another recipe after making these pretzels, though. They are perfectly soft ♡

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Fantastic

[@ChefBill]

ok, the time has come for me to try making my own pretzels. Thanks for this!

[@LovetheDeen382]

Just made these! Absolutely delicious!!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Glad you like them!

[@kimmirving4259]

OK... so I tried Preppy Kitchen, Laura Vitalie, Sam (sugar spun run) and even Gemma...WINNER according to my ENTIRE Family is HERE!!! Thank you so much for this ideal recipe!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

That’s awesome, thanks for giving them a shot.

[@j565tyty]

Thank you for this recipe

[@anafindlay1696]

Hi Billy I shouldn't be watching your channel so late at night but OMG I'm addicted!!! This look amazingly delicious, I'm making this on the weekend but adding sesame seeds to mine😄😄

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Yum! Thanks for watching!

[@grahamspearink1781]

I made the pretzels to your recipe for an Octoberfest small group evening. I wanted it to be as authentic as possible. They were such a big hit, we are going fir round two tomorrow, and by request, I have to make another batch on Saturday for a Halloween watch. Thanks for making me look good.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Love this! Glad they worked out so well.

[@maliha9675]

Very nice i will make it.

[@va7bug]

I now follow you as I find your style of cooking very appealing and right for me. I’ve created the pretzels and the salmon💯

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Appreciate you trying it. Many thanks!

[@fattypatty1013]

I just made these and they were so good the shape is not their but in stead I made sticks which made it so good and they tasted the same Everyone just stay safe and thank you.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

That’ll work!

[@rainmakermjm]

Ok they are absolutely terrific!!! I only had organic white bread flour and so from the start the dough wasn't easy to handle, even after adding an extra half cup of flour (6 cups total). The dough was extremely sticky even after rising so I ended up making smallish pretzel loaf-stick-buns. BUT! They taste absolutely awesome. Also, spray/use a little oil on the baking sheet parchment paper--my loaf-stick-buns stuck to the paper.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Glad it ended up being ok!

[@alhidayahgunungpati]

Wauww yummy yummy, love it, thank you for your recipe

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching

[@sahira2525]

Thanks for the best recipe 👍👍👍😘😘😘

[@mccxcccx7793]

You boil the dough as is done with bagels. It makes them chewy! Gonna try this recipe.

[@geovannymena6877]

Thanks for the recipe!! My first time baking and the result was great! Greetings from Costa Rica!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Fantastic

[@fatimahhassan2505]

Tq.. Sharing yr recipe. I, liked 😍👍

[@brianingwersen6864]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I finally got up the courage to try these and they were better then any pretzel I've ever bought.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for giving it a shot my man, appreciate it.