Homemade Soft Pretzels - Recipe by Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 207

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[@AnhTruong2024]

1 ½ cups of Water at 110 degrees 1 Tbsp of Sugar 1 ½ tsp of Salt 1 package of Dry Yeast 2 Tbsp of melted Butter 4 ½ to 5 cups of All Purpose Flour 6 cups of Water 1/3 cup of Baking Soda Egg Wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp of water) Kosher Salt for topping

[@reemalabed3694]

It’s that lady time of the month and I’ve been so incredibly nauseous that my appetite has suffered tremendously these last three days. I woke up craving cinnamon rolls this morning so I followed your recipe and prepared that. And while they were still baking I got a craving for soft pretzels. And as I swallowed my last bite of cinnamon roll, I was already preparing to bake some wheat bread (another recipe of yours I saw yesterday) for French toast (which might need a few days since it tastes better with older bread). By the looks of it, I’m going to finish an entire bag of flour in one day.

[@lornebarichello2770]

I made this recipe again because it is so easy and they taste absolutely delicious. Instead of using salt on the pretzel I made pizza pretzels adding store bought pizza sauce and a mixture of mozzarella and old cheddar cheese. Fantastic! Thank you Laura.

[@isajadeleite434]

OMG!! I made these pretzles yesterday and they were so delicious! Thank you Laura for your recipes!

[@mzee5226]

Isa Jade Leite you’re welcome

[@ctts9946]

M Z I respect that you shot your shot. It missed but it was shot

[@aquilono]

I gave this recipe a try having tried several others. This is the only recipe that I will take the time to write a comment upon. Why? Because its simply fabulous. So far, it's the ONLY recipe that produces soft pretzels both inside and out. Perhaps even softer than Auntie Annie's LOL! perfect colour and texture (Shame I cannot upload pics on here). Well done Laura, sterling effort for all of us mere wannabies!! Thank you.

[@rahkaveonsallis8747]

, xanax

[@BossLadyM3L]

Another recipe I used of yours on things I've never made and OMG Laura!! They're amazing!!!

[@SelenaYuezh]

I LOVE all of your recipes, Laura! I'm in Bei jing right now and all of my friends think I'm some kind of magic cook thanks to you!

[@harmonium101]

"you know, i used to think... mmm, mm." haha i love that part. this is why we love laura

[@ambyrtarkington]

omg I made this and ik I did something wrong with shaping these and making them but I just mixed everything and had it rise and I made them to big and they still tasted better than store bought ones thanks for the delicious recipe and im only 11 and made these alone wow ! I also made cinimon sugar ones mmmm thanks

[@manjusriram96]

Laura ---- Awesome recipe, I know I am 4 years late to the party but this recipe was flawless and thank you!!!

[@mrcarlo1966]

Laura,just watched and followed your recipe to the T....result,they came out excellent ..I have been wanting to make these at home all my life ..thank you..you are a culinary genius!Carl

[@kshamad2531]

hi Laura ! i tried this today and they came out just tempting. everybody in house liked it very much. THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing the recipe.

[@sydbrown2340]

Laura I think that u should audition for master chef like if u agree

[@savageerrol]

I think you can substitute “Bread Flour” as it’s higher in gluten and makes a more chewy bread as pretzels are. Ima try it!😜👍

[@milliethemule]

I can't tell you enough how happy I am to have found your channel! Love your videos so much!

[@feleenahouston4123]

Omg I just made these they are amazing love love love these I love everything that I make from Laura in the kitchen your amazing ❤️❤️

[@Natesha07]

I need to go to Auntie Anne's now lol

[@LauraintheKitchen]

you're so welcome! :)

[@linusiaczek]

These were truly amazing! Thank you so much for posting this! :) For those who are wondering, I package of yeast is about 2 and 1/4 tsp. I added that much of yeast and the pretzels were great.

[@gilgemash]

Thanks Laura for all the effort you put in for researching this recipe. It looks good and am sure they're divine. Thank you for sharing.

[@kewlbns69]

hehe "easable" i'm stealing this word :D

[@mohdtaufikmohammad4055]

"Easable" should be added into the dictionary.

[@10kikiri]

I saw this yesterday, try it out today, some how I use less flour, but turn out great! love it. thank you and I can't wait to try other recipes.

[@kshamad2531]

hi Laura ! today i tried these pretzels and they came out sooooooo nice. everybody liked them. THANK YOU VERY MUCH for sharing the recipe.

[@lolivia5958]

Dear Laura, I thank you very much for your great recipes. I admire your hard work and your beautiful personality! (humble, sweet and loving person). GOD bless you with good health and prosperity, to you, your husband and family. :)

[@artmaster9088]

+Laura in the Kitchen what butter did you use. I'm only 12 I love to bake and I'm starting a folder with all of your recipes.

[@oliviapags1062]

I am 12 also and I love to cook!!

[@kristofferwistner5769]

Haha, me too! :D

[@mammaliaspizza5776]

+Art Master Wow... I hope you kids never lose your cooking passion...might become a great & famous chef someday... Our new generations!!!

[@lydiaanderson5040]

+Art Master I'm 12 too

[@sultanamir7404]

this is my mom's account but I'm the only one who watches Laura in the kitchen P.S I'm 12 too

[@adelelim3770]

This was so good ! Had to make it twice because the first time I thought it was not that cooked according to her measurements and they turned out rock solid! Made it a second time and followed every step and omg ! It was perfect! Follow the recipe , don't skip any step because everything is worth it!

[@HeidiLeigh]

I take it back. I made these just like the recipe and boiled for 1 minute. They were the best soft pretzels I've ever had... and I kneaded the dough by hand! Couldn't be more grateful for the recipe!!

[@zurisadairamirez9108]

This pretzels are great!! If you fill them with cream cheese you will love them even more 😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@kengonzales7158]

Zurisadai Ramirez that is a good idea,wooow, can I get some help with that

[@mzee5226]

Ken Gonzales wtf

[@king_lazarus6384]

How much is in the yeast packet because I have a bottle not packets

[@staciemarie5859]

@@king_lazarus6384 1 packet is 1/4 oz = approximately 2-1/4 teaspoons

[@carolinebarrett4736]

Clever girl 😆 my thoughts exactly ...gonna do garlic and herb cream cheese me thinks ☺️

[@honeykay8048]

Ughh everyone's got these fancy kitchenaids !!

[@honeykay8048]

Lol

[@blehbleh8915]

I use my fingers.

[@blabityblabblab2]

Honey Adetunji lol, invest in one! She also said you can do it by hand. :P

[@elizabethbonilla1909]

my hubby gifted me kitchenaid for Christmas. I love it. I wait till they have a sale on the assessories and pick some up. it's a worthwhile investment.

[@ladyzioness]

Honey Adetunji you can get one refurbished 👍cheaper and does work. plus the cheaper brands still work. I don't have either. I use my 🖑🖐

[@arianakay2381]

you have such a great personality! oh and these look delicious

[@guillermocruz6247]

Laura, I live here in Germany close to Frankfurt in a small town. I started going to the Bakery after dropping the kids off at school. I purchase one Bretzel (Pretzel) but they are just not that great. So since I know how to cook I tried your recipe but with German 405 Mehl (Pastry flour) and WOW!!! super soft inside, chewey on the outside. I don't have a mixer so I had to knead by hand. My wife will love my strong arms. Mr Vitale: I hope you worship the ground this woman walks on! :}

[@opideousneo2637]

New word "EASABLE" Trademark Laura In the Kitchen LLC.

[@opideousneo2637]

never mind its already in the Urban Dictionary -_-

[@maramorha]

i.imgur.com/K86MWNb.jpg My boyfriend and I made them together, and they turned out GREAT really easy, and we were super surprised at how good they turned out cosmetically, and taste wise. (the link is a photo of ours)

[@danielacofre4248]

It's look very yumy!

[@jjxfen4898]

damn, that looks stunning

[@aaliyahsanchez173]

Did you hand need it or did you use one of those hook mixers . I don't have one :(

[@maramorha]

Aaliyah Sanchez i used my hands and it worked just fine.

[@aaliyahsanchez173]

That's great thank you (: !!

[@djbi0tch]

Yes! I tried it recently. You can take out a bit of the salt and/or add a bit of sugar & vanilla extract to the dough recipe and mix sugar and cinnamon or if you have, use vanilla sugar to sprinkle on top of the egg wash before baking.

[@elenaraps6612]

Thanks for a delicious looking recipe. Will try as soon as I have time

[@brianriback6285]

Just curious - I thought the salt kills the yeast or at the very least, slows down the leavening process. Am I mistaken?

[@rosaliechisolm9527]

Well she just made it infront of us so it obviously doesn't matter.

[@rockingodzilla]

When I make pizza I usually do not add salt to the yeast just warm water and sugar. Not sure if the salt has any effect but I've heard the same thing

[@grumpy150]

brian riback ~ If you tried to activate the yeast in just salt and water you will not get real good results. The sugar, salt and water work because it is only used to activate them for 5 min and then the flour and butter are added, it dilutes the salt to the point it wont affect the yeast...

[@alisaajoi]

brian riback im in culinary school, youre right salt does kill yeast

[@khadijaosman7404]

Tt

[@sunflowersteph]

"Cmannnnn I did it and I have the attention span of a poodle."

[@CrystalplusJordan]

When we were travelling in the U.S. last summer, my son always asked for Auntie Ann's soft pretzels. He missed them when we came back home, so I tried your recipe today. The soft pretzels were amazing, and my son really loved them! Thanks, Laura. Hugs from Taiwan.

[@tigerette03]

Hi Laura, I just made this n they came out awesome. I used half of the dough n wrapped jalapeño cheddar sausages. The other half was cinnamon pretzel w homemade caramel sauce. Thnx for the recipe n God bless u

[@jadegrant4119]

It's not easier for me I wish you would put the ingredient list in the section down below. I never can find it when I go to your website. Thank you.

[@KTrafford]

www.laurainthekitchen.com/recipes/soft-pretzels/ You're welcome

[@danae9870]

EASABLE!

[@Jake8240]

hilarious!

[@daniellebellamy3694]

For this, I didn't use the pretzel ingredients, but I did use the boiling water and egg wash technique, and out of all the pretzel recipes that I've done this was by far the best! They didn't last for 2 days my family loved them soo much! Thanks so much!

[@aleeexisss00]

Just when I thought you had already done all the best recipes! Genius Laura you are so talented

[@jenniferflores7476]

Hey Laura please i beg you to share a bagel recipe

[@ekay8968]

7:06 me neither

[@iwatcher69]

AWesome recipe, just made them today and they turned out fantastic. Thanks Laura!!

[@socalwoodworks3007]

Just made these and they are unbelievable, thank you.

[@sreyasubhash1400]

thumbs up if u r watching this in 2016....

[@fatimas3265]

👍

[@joudalshamim378]

Lol

[@leerose8628]

Nah.

[@BillLarkinmusic]

Yep !

[@asmakhalid8811]

2017😂

[@drewsquickfix]

please why dont you just tell us the measurments in the video? I don't like hunting for the recipe on websites. kinda makes the video pointless and disappointing.

[@Onur0547]

lol why hunt? Just google laura vitale pretzel and u got it.

[@damason724]

@@Onur0547 wouldn't that be hunting

[@Onur0547]

@@damason724 yeah but its not very hard to go on google and write laura vitale pretzel and then click on her recipe.

[@damason724]

@@Onur0547 yeah I know it isn't hard.. the guy just said he doesn't like hunting for recipes on websites that's all

[@roccovitiello7031]

Another great recipe done by the master of the kitchen

[@macfor2072]

Made this today and my son said it was the "top of the list favourite ever". It was so easy and very tasty.

[@paulinehalsall3469]

Hi Laura, I love,love your recipes, could they be made printer friendly please :-)

[@philby611]

+pauline halsall She said in the video to go to her website for a printer-friendly recipe.

[@MrRazorblade999]

These pretzels are making me thirsty.

[@siyaciaraamandaperez]

is june 4 2016 ikr

[@siyaciaraamandaperez]

make me hungry af lol

[@CarolynValdez40]

D'Ascoyne LOL!!!!!

[@mariacristinarevaula5772]

June 4, 2020 i will make pretzels today

[@mariacristinarevaula5772]

I will make it again after 6 yrs. Same recipe of Laura

[@MarilynRayKnopic]

I made these tonight Laura and they turned out fabulous!!!!!!!! I used my bread machine to mix and knead the dough for me and it worked perfect with your recipe! these are oh so yummy :D thank you!

[@perrya2006]

I like the way she explaining thing. It might look like she blabbing all over the place but really when u look into it carefully she's really explain thing thoroughly. This is really a helpful thing for those who has never experienced in cooking. Thank you. You're doing great.

[@Cloudymama27]

I wish you had showed us how to do it by hand. I don't have a stand mixer.

[@Cloudymama27]

***** I would rather see it. So I can visually see how it'll look when it's done by hand n how long it'll take. I'm a visual person and I don't have other people to help me :(

[@Cloudymama27]

***** yeees I would love to know thank you!

[@Cloudymama27]

***** ooo I love Gemma! Thank you I'll go look at hers. And I'm glad they turned out good for you!

[@somonichau6590]

I can't get my yeast to rise is there something wrong?!?!? I did put it in hot water with the salt and sugar I had to start all over 2 times already ! Please help is it because of ageing WHAT IS IT!!! please respond A.S.A.P ( As Soon As Possible ) Thank you !

[@BeholdOnline]

it needs to be warm, not hot.

[@rengokunico]

it should be 110 degrees its ok if its a lil over but you don't want it hot

[@moredisneyplease]

Don't add salt to the yeast, water and sugar. Salt hinders the growth of yeast

[@neonkjjr1234]

Use a thermometer to measure the water. It should be 110-120 degrees. Also, don't use salt. Salt kills the yeast. And don't forget to stir the sugar, warm water and yeast together, cover the bowl with a towel, and let sit for 5 minutes.

[@somonichau6590]

OK thanks so much

[@TuckerDale89]

I’m a little late to the party but you can actually substitute the yeast with Greek yogurt and works OK I guess mine did

[@nonchalantdewiness]

Good to know!! :)

[@UnitedStatesOfAmerica866]

I just made them and they turned out great not bad at all thanks for sharing ur recipe with us

[@LauraintheKitchen]

you're sweet! :)

[@mubarakkaz617]

I'm watching this in 2017, who else with me ?? 🙋🏽

[@vanessaklein5785]

mubarakka rahmz ayeeee💁

[@YennyCendekia]

Me too

[@elisabethcitrisky1739]

2019 now

[@Toni-cp8xb]

Mubarakka Z 2019 lol🙋🏻

[@friedgreentomatoes4998]

March 2nd 2019 😋

[@deeshinees]

i made these today without a mixer & they turned out perfect ! thanks laura (:

[@devbrytrey]

Excellent recipe! It came out great and my family loved them. No matter if they are authentic or not, they are delicious!

[@UnknownUnknown-nv7um]

You look like jeana from bfvsgf

[@mrsyellowrose]

Did she just say conversating......do you mean conversing.....LOL

[@thefridge6441]

Made them and turned out awesome.... New Family Favorite

[@crafttazmania]

OMAAAIIIIIGOOOOOOOOOOD i made these today and messed up the bread so horribly bad but i continued to see my mistakes at the end and HOLLLLY CRAP they turned out sooooooooooo goooooooood XD my guests came just as they came out the oven and they were so excited about them, i gave them the link to this vid. CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH LAURIN

[@violinstful]

one thing you don't do is ask a Jew how to make German pretzels.

[@eroticmasterbaker]

this is the best cooking show ever

[@lilianajanethdavila9260]

You're the best! I love watching you. Your instructions are so easy to follow...thank you!

[@trinity20201]

wow, so simple and easy. my mouth is watering right now.

[@vivienlynndelacruz4929]

Laura...you make everything look so easy...I will be trying trying them..although I shouldnt cause I'm a flooper when it come to the kitchen..but. you make it look like even I can do them.....love watching your videos...

[@candyloverinthehouse]

i just made the doe, it turned out great and now im making it rise, thanks Laura!!

[@saharhawasli8567]

I am so happy to have finally found the way to how to make the pretzels, thank you so much my dear Laura.

[@nancyzole7657]

Hi Laura, we just made the pretzels here in BELGIUM and the recepie is fantastic!! congrats.... We watch a lot and love the show. You should come on TV and have your own show!!! Well done!

[@MYLUVSYO]

You are such a bright person! I love your cooking videos! And will definitely try this recipe

[@masonsbluff01]

wonderful tutorial ... going to try and make sometime this weekend with the kids ... can't wait!!!

[@lydia5684]

WOw, nice. That's the same method for bagels, the water bathe. Enjoying your Sat show on the cooking channel and gusto channel. Been following you for a couple of yrs.

[@aw3somen3s590]

Made these yesterday and they were amazing!!!! Definitely A must have recipe!!! Thank you Laura!

[@thedarkrose1978]

just made them, they are so good!! kids love them will be making them again. thank you !!!

[@Lonnie514]

Her measuring cup is the biggest 1 cup measuring cup I've ever seen!

[@sadie4me2]

Can’t wait to try making these!

[@zjparker5310]

Made the pretzels last night follow the recipe to the letter, turned out great thanks so much for the recipe very easy to make and MsIramira you are right you do save money making them youself. THANKS AGAIN LAURA

[@nancymeador4826]

Making these were so easy and tasted exactly like the malls. I love them. I froze them after cooking on the cookie sheet pans then put them in baggies. When I want one I pop in microwave for 1 min and sit back to enjoy this special treat. Thanks for making it fun and easy.

[@eshoras]

Thank You Laura , its so delicious !

[@32karinsmith]

Very Good. They make me want to take a try at it.

[@natalytupas19]

The best pretzels ever! Laura you always deliver the best recipes thank you

[@bethandsara]

I made this recipe two days ago. These pretzels turned out great. I even froze some. For those of you asking what temperature the water should be when boiling the pretzels, I never used a thermometer. I just brought it to a full boil. Simple as that!

[@tristanfickett2819]

Daang... I must have made like 5 mistakes in the process of making these and they still turned out awesome. Thanks Laura!

[@itsme12377]

My mom and I made these twice ! (: She always goes crazy over them ! Also, I do think that this is what a soft pretzel should be like. (: Your awesome Laura !

[@sophiesekai]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I want to say that it was sometime around 2010 that I tried this recipe and omg it is super yum. I family loved it and so did my family. For some who may just be cruising for a pretzel recipe, yal definitely should try this.

[@sarahsyed6852]

I made them today They are amazing!!! I preferred the cinnamon sugar one but the salted one was good too Thank you so much for the recipe

[@Quostwed]

I made these tonight and they were awesome! I did however end up making pretzel bites because my dough kept shrinking back while I was rolling it into a rope. I read somewhere that if you let it rest for 10 minutes it should be ok but it still kept shrinking, not sure what I did wrong but the bites were perfect. Thank you for sharing another wonderful recipe. I will definitely be making these again.

[@adeamuca7126]

My pretzels are already bakeing and I really don't know how they will taste...but I just want to tell you Laura that you are the best...

[@drinicole7434]

They're super awesome, the recipe worked out great.

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

I like how you made them nice and BIG!!! more chewy goodness... and a new phrase is born - easable and approachy recipes!

[@kittyhassan6403]

This recipe is AMAZING! Thanks Laura!

[@Jennyy571]

Just made these and they are really good! I made half with salt and the other half with sugar cinnamon mix. Next time I'll probably just make them all with the sugar cinnamon

[@TheUnrulyKnight]

you deserve youre own cooking show