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Homemade Soft Pretzels
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2007 Show: Good Eats Episode: Pretzel Logic Overall User Rating: 
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AMAZING!!!!!!
07/22/2008 at 12:04am
User: TING TING from PHILADELPHIA, PA User Rating:
i have never baked anything other than instant cake, but i felt ambitious to try this after watching the episode. they are the one of the best pretzel EVER, Csecond to actually going to germany and having a bretzel) but this recipe is so easy and i will defintely do this more often!!
Better than Skating Rink Fare
07/21/2008 at 02:35pm
User: Heather from Lincoln, NE User Rating:
My sister who is 12 loves to make these now, and we all love eating them. The texture is so great, and its a lot easier than I thought it would be. I am able to keep them in plastic bags an reheat them in the microwave as needed for about 5 days. I like the left overs split in half, lightly buttered then sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Fresh from the oven can hold on their own, or with nacho sauce or peanut butter.
Simply Splendid!
07/20/2008 at 11:57pm
User: Josh from Peoria, AZ User Rating:
The first time I made these for my family, I don't think I rolled them out quite thin enough, because when they came out of the oven, they were massive! Surprisingly, none of them were undercooked, though. I made them a couple days later for a party and rolled them thinner, and my friends LOVED them and continually ask me to make more. Amazing recipe, Alton!
WOW!
07/16/2008 at 01:20pm
User: ELANA from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
These are delicious and surprisingly easy! Tastes just like the ones I crave and spend so much money on! Watch the baking times. I made mine 4 oz each (plenty big) and they were perfectly baked in 11 minutes! If you love pretzels and love to cook make these!!!
Better than the ballpark!
07/15/2008 at 09:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These pretzels were easy to make and tasted great! =)
Good even though I didn't cook it long enough :)
07/15/2008 at 09:34pm
User: Theresa from Verona, PA User Rating:
Hubby and neighbors loved them even though I undercooked them. Had them in the oven for 14 minutes. That would have been long enough if I had rolled them out thinner. Next time will make pretzel sticks so I don't have to cook them so long.
Scrumptious
07/13/2008 at 06:06pm
User: Jennifer from West Bloomfield, MI User Rating:
Just made these and they are delicious. I used part whole wheat flower and sprinkled parmesan cheese on some and cinnamon sugar on others. Yum!
Phenomenal
07/10/2008 at 11:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were great, I don't own a big mixer so I just used my bread machine set on dough; however, I took the dough out around 15 minutes into the cycle. I also brushed them with butter after baking and sprinkled with sesame seeds or dried minced garlic in addition to the salt. MMMMMMM.
Excellent
07/09/2008 at 07:13am
User: allison from BETHLEHEM, PA User Rating:
I never made these before, and this recipe is easy to follow and yields great results. My husband really enjoyed these, and his brother told me they tasted like Auntie Anne's. Will make frequently!
AWESOME!!!!
07/07/2008 at 06:05pm
User: angela from turnersville, NJ User Rating:
These were the best soft pretzels ever.....i was a little hestitant to try them at first because when I have made soft pretzles in the past they tasted like bread dough, but not these!!! Theses beat all the local pretzel factories in my area, even better than Philly soft pretzels.
Amazing
06/17/2008 at 03:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So wonderful, now all have been consumed in 15 min. Thanks AB!
baking before boiling?
06/07/2008 at 01:59pm
User: Adria from Montreal, QC User Rating:
I just watched the episode on Youtube and although it's a bit confusing he does not bake before boiling. He bakes a batch, shows it to be a failure and then starts a new batch, boiling those first. Easy to miss.
Yummy!
06/02/2008 at 06:42pm
User: Rachelle from Fenton, MI User Rating:
My kids wanted soft pretzels at the mall and I was shocked to see the price!!! $3.00 for a pretzel! I don't think so...I told them I'd make them at home. They didn't let me forget! I made them as soon as we got home. The kids said they were way better then any mall pretzel. The great thing is I think it cost about $2.00 to make them and the recipe makes 8 pretzels.
Easy and Tasty
05/09/2008 at 02:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm not a good cook by far but after watching Alton Brown do this on his show I decided to give it a shot. It was easy, the steps were simple and the results were very good. These refrigerate well.
Awesome!
05/05/2008 at 09:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is wonderful. I tried a couple different recipes for my daughters cooking party and this was the easiest and the most tasty. I received so many compliments I lost count. Definitely try this one.
Great but eat right away!
04/29/2008 at 10:17am
User: Mel from Cedar Park, TX User Rating:
I tried these on a whim. They turned out great but you have to eat them straight away. Once they sit a bit, get funky. If you've got a crowd coming, definately worth the effort!
So Easy...So Good
04/07/2008 at 03:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipe for the first time this weekend. I twisted the pretzels so the holes went very big, and used them to make sandwiches...delicious!
Wonderful Soft Pretzels
03/15/2008 at 12:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The instructions were clear enough for my children to make, and turned out delicious. The whole family loved them.
Perfect pretzels!
03/09/2008 at 07:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is surprisingly easy and turned out perfectly. It's fairly time consuming, but not difficult at all. The reviewers who mention that the pretzels should be baked, then boiled, then baked again are mistaken. If you watch the show, Alton first demonstrates that simply baking the pretzels results in an inferior product. Then he says that the proper method is to boil, then bake -- exactly as the online recipe says. One other helpful tip -- on the show Alton mentions that each pretzel should be made from four and a half ounces of the dough. Measuring the dough for each pretzel makes for perfect results!
Easy to do and fun for the kids to help
03/08/2008 at 02:50pm
User: Rebekah from Newdale, ID User Rating:
My kids loved to help with cooking and this is an easy one for them to start on. My eight year old loved them.
Classic
03/07/2008 at 07:07pm
User: Jane from Glen Allen, VA User Rating:
Such a wonderful recipe...very classic...an American flavor...love Alton Brown's show.
in the oven first is true!
02/29/2008 at 10:26pm
User: lis from winter haven, FL User Rating:
I was skeptical at first about the response in regards to the recipe being slightly false. Someone mentioned putting it in the oven FIRST and then boiling water and then putting it in the oven AGAIN. So, I did both. One batch I followed exactly what the computer recipe said and the other I did what the review said. I absolutely enjoyed them more after putting the pretzels in the oven first and then in the boiling water. Also, instead of just doing the water and baking soda I also tried water and a little salt. The water and salt kept them from being so chewy. Overall the recipe is wonderful and I loved them. It was a huge hit with my family as well.
These pretzels are great
02/26/2008 at 12:34pm
User: Eric from St. Louis, MO User Rating:
I highly recommend this recipe. Fun to make and excellent flavor. Soft and chewy and great with sausages or plain for a snack. I've used sea salt when I couldn't find pretzel salt to top and the results were good.
Fantastic with Goma Shio!
02/21/2008 at 11:59pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I don't bake all that much, but couldn't resist this recipe when I saw it on Good Eats. I couldn't find a local source of pretzel salt, so I used "goma shio" (puffed salt with black sesame seeds) from the local asian market instead. I think the puffy salt is actually better than specialty pretzel salt for this application...
To bake boil bake or not to bake twice
02/20/2008 at 11:37pm
User: Marlynn from Fort Pierce, FL User Rating:
Well, which is it? Do I bake, boil, bake or just follow the recipe as written. I didn't see the show. I can't post this without rating it so I'm giving it a 5 based upon how great Alton's other recipes are
Pretzel perfect!
02/20/2008 at 12:39pm
User: Nancy from Vernon, CT User Rating:
This is a perfect recipe that produces a soft and chewy inside and crispy outside. The taste is buttery and the recipe is easy to follow. I highly recommend this recipe.
Amazingly easy
02/08/2008 at 10:35pm
User: Annie from Anniston, AL User Rating:
I cannot believe how easy it is to make this recipe. It turned out great. It all was gone on the first day.
awesome pretzels
01/22/2008 at 12:56pm
User: Whitny from Gilbert, AZ User Rating:
So good. Exactly like the ones at the mall. Although these are made at home and you don't know exactly what is in the ones at the mall. I figure you can make this recipe for a dollar (8 Pretzels). At the mall you spending what, 2.50 each. They are soft and brown on the out side. So delicious. I cook them on non stick foil and have better results than the parchment.
Perfect!
01/19/2008 at 08:27pm
User: Debby from Corona, CA User Rating:
I just finished making these pretzels for my hubby and mother-in-law. We all agreed they are awesome! I think they are perfect and so easy to make. I thought they would be a bit more difficult but not so. This is a fun keeper of a recipe. These definitely rival the best of the mall stores!
Simple & tasty
01/10/2008 at 09:03pm
User: Chi-Ray from Somerville, MA User Rating:
Easy and fun to do with pre-schoolers. We added a step at the end, during cooling. Dip in melted butter and then into cinnamon sugar mixture in a flat bowl, or sprinkle with parmesean cheese.
Very good!
01/04/2008 at 02:08pm
User: Kathy from New Bern, NC User Rating:
Made these yesterday. Very easy. I did take half of them and placed on rack in freezer from the cooling rack while firm enough to handle to bag up for future snack. It's snack time! I followed the store bought frozen pretzel directions of moisten, salt then zap for 30 sec. (I did for 1 min because of size of these) and I have to tell you they are great! Thanks Alton! Luv ya!
Awsome
12/22/2007 at 08:57pm
User: Kristan from Kentwood, MI User Rating:
This is even good as a loaf of bread!!!
Help! They want MORE PRETZELS!
12/11/2007 at 05:29pm
User: Doug from Round Rock, TX User Rating:
I decided to make these for an Oktoberfest party at my German neighbor's house. Two batches disappeared in minutes, and the Germans said they were better than they got in Europe. Now I have to bake batch after batch. I make 12 per batch (3 oz. dough per pretzel). I found out they don't keep well, but that hasn't been a problem!
Superb!!!
12/06/2007 at 02:25pm
User: Jan from Temple Hills, MD User Rating:
I made this today and it was all eaten within minutes. This is absolutely better than store bought. I'm west indian and the dough is the same as what we use to make floats which is fry in oil. Will be making this again. This is my second food network recipe. I make the pumpkin cheesecake by Paula D. and now this one.
Awesome!
12/02/2007 at 12:27pm
User: Jeff from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
I've wanted to make soft pretzels at home for a long time. Although I missed seeing this episode, I looked up this recipe and made them. The instructions were super easy to follow and the pretzels turned out great! The only thing I didn't have on hand was Pretzel salt so I substituted kosher salt. They were perfect. These would also make incredible breadsticks. I'll be making these a lot.
Very good, easy to make
11/17/2007 at 09:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The pretzels are very good, but I seem be having trouble with the dough - it doesn't seem to want to roll: It's a little "springy" so it doesn't hold its shape as well as I think it should. The pretzels also aren't browning as nicely as they did on the episode. I'm at high altitude (denver area) - anyone have any ideas?
Amazing Pretzels, Just Need to Find Salt
11/09/2007 at 07:30am
User: Arlo from St. Louis, MO User Rating:
We were bored the other day so we decided to make these at the house. Was easy, fun, and delicious. We have not been able to find pretzel salt locally. Have tried supermarkets, and global foods in Kirkwood. Well worth the 15m to make these delicious treats.
Didn't seem right
10/27/2007 at 09:44pm
User: Fred from Washington, NJ User Rating:
I didn't see the episode, but tried making these pretzels anyway. Is it true, as someone mentioned, that you bake them, boil them, then bake them again? That's not what the recipe says, and really doen't make sense. But it would explain why they didn't come out right. They tasted more like bread rather than pretzels. And the next day they were hard and stale.
Delicious and easy!!
09/17/2007 at 01:07pm
User: Kim from Lewisburg, OH User Rating:
I have never tried to make pretzels before, and this was really easy and so good!! I will make them again!!
good eats
09/02/2007 at 10:12am
User: Henry from Riverside, RI User Rating:
I tryed it and it works and the pretzels tast great
These Pretzels are making me thirsty
08/22/2007 at 09:01pm
User: Doug from Venice, CA User Rating:
Have done this recipe as prescribed and also to create pretzel roles for friends. Never buy frozen or ballpark pretzels again.
I can't believe I made these myself!
08/16/2007 at 07:20pm
User: Emily from White Bear Lake, MN User Rating:
I am amazed that I made these wonderful and fun pretzels myself. They are just as good, if not better than any mall store. They are smaller than the mall kind (which in my book is a good thing). I had a hard time finding pretzel salt locally and eventually got some from a pretzel stand in my mall. They graciously shared. VERY FUN!
excellent
08/10/2007 at 05:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great recipe. i made it right after the episode.
Philly boy says "awsome"!
08/03/2007 at 05:34pm
User: Michael from Palm Harbor, FL User Rating:
Love em' easy to make!
Whoopy
08/02/2007 at 04:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy to follow and use.
good, could be easier
07/30/2007 at 09:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I found these good but instead of the bath he called for I used non-diastatic malt powder (King Arthur Flour) and sugar, the same as they use for bagels. They turned out well and went quickly.
Alton Does it Again
07/28/2007 at 06:23pm
User: Justin from Sugar Land, TX User Rating:
Alton nailed this one. What a great recipe and great pretzel. Fun to make and even more fun to eat!
Perfect
07/28/2007 at 11:30am
User: Cory from Johnstown, PA User Rating:
This was much easier than I thought it would be after seeing it on the show--with patience, this is very easy to get right and it pays off. My dough took a long time to rise--but the warming drawer on my oven sped things up nicely. Will definitely make again.
Missing step i soft pretzel recipe
07/25/2007 at 06:30pm
User: Judy from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
These homemade soft pretzels are outstanding BUT I'm glad that I watched this episode of "Good Eats" because the online recipe is missing a crucial step. After the dough rises and you roll it out and put in on the baking sheets, the recipe says to then drop the pretzels into the boiling water/baking soda mixture. That is incorrect - first you must bake the pretzels for about 14 minutes and then drop them in the boiling water mixture, brush on the egg yolk mixture, salt and then bake a second time for 10-14 minutes. Hope this helps someone who is trying to make these and not getting the desired results.
AB does it Again
07/24/2007 at 03:07pm
User: jack from Bernice, OK User Rating:
Once again AB knocks it out of the park, a wonderful recipe easy as advertised. Makes a better pretzel than you can buy at the ball park or the mall.
Great Pretzels!!
07/24/2007 at 09:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were easy to make and delish - this would be a great recipe to make with your children. I will definitely do this again.
Great - particularly with the lye dip
07/21/2007 at 03:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I went ahead and used a lye dip for these, and they were fantastic. Almost as good as I had on a recent trip to Bavaria. All in all a very easy recipe even for an inexperienced baker like me. Watching the show definitely helped me with the flatten-roll-stretch-knot steps. I'm thinking of trying this with a rye flour blend next to see if I can get a bit more of that central european flavor.
soft pretzels
07/21/2007 at 11:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
quick, easy, and oh so good
Wonderful!!!
07/20/2007 at 04:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Although I trust Mr. Brown's recipes implictly, I was still a little surprised that these pretzels tasted EXACTLY the same as a purchased soft pretzel. They were very easy to make and truly delicious! I had to use kosher salt because I have not yet received my "pretzel salt" that I ordered online. They were still terrific, but I can hardly wait to make them again with the correct salt topping. Just another great recipe in a long line of superior recipes from AB!
More Than Meets the Eye
07/19/2007 at 11:10am
User: Candice from Adrian, MI User Rating:
After the Pretzels had cooled completely I cut one in half and made myself and my family some sandwhiches, they were some of the best sandwhiches I have ever tasted!
Worth the work!
07/16/2007 at 05:44pm
User: Rose Mary from Hamilton, NJ User Rating:
This recipe is a lot of work but the pay off is well worth it. I altered the recipe a bit but it still taste great!
Craveably Delicious
07/15/2007 at 10:25pm
User: Amy from Blue Springs, MO User Rating:
After watching the Good Eats episode featuring pretzels, we decided to satiate our salt craving with this recipe. Easy to make, and more tasty than any store-bought pretzel, this recipe is soon to be a family favorite.
Awesome
07/15/2007 at 03:26am
User: Marc from Upland, CA User Rating:
These were easy and quick and delicious. My kids really loved them too! The only change I made was I substituted brown sugar for the white (from an older recipe I used previously.) I agree that the only problem is that is yields 8. . . they were all eaten the first day. Will try doubling recipe next time.
This recipe makes great breadsticks too!
07/14/2007 at 08:56pm
User: Barry from Oceanside, CA User Rating:
Follow the recipe as for pretzels but after you roll out the "rope" and before you twist it into a pretzel, cut it in half. Follow the rest of the recipe as for pretzels. When you get to the part where you sprinkle the salt sprinkle only a little salt plus another topping (e.g., grated parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, etc). Bake as directed and enjoy.
Easy and good!
07/14/2007 at 10:28am
User: Casey from Toledo, OH User Rating:
I took this one to another level- instead of making traditional pretzels, I used it to make what can best be called pretzel bread. Excellent!
It was decent but...
07/12/2007 at 07:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
...not as good as my other recipe for soft pretzels. Willing to give it the benefit of doubt and try again, though.
The best pretzels I've tasted
07/07/2007 at 05:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These are the best pretzels I ever tasted. One caution, it's very helpful to watch the episode first to get things right.
Fantasic Pretzel
07/04/2007 at 01:14pm
User: KEITH from harrison, TN User Rating:
This is a fantasic recipe. It was easy to make and the family loved it. My wife went on and on about how good it was. To say the least the 8 prezels didn't last long. I'll have to make double the next time. I would highly reccommend this recipe. The only thing I changed was I din't have prezel salt and used Koser salt. It still turn out fantastic.
Awesome!
07/03/2007 at 09:06am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great pretzels and fun to make. Totally disagree with the clown complaining about AB not using lye... why would I want to bother with that in my home kitchen just to bake pretzels?
Best Pretzels I've Ever Eaten
07/01/2007 at 02:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the first time I've tried to make pretzels, but they came out awesome. The basic bath definitely makes all the difference.
Super Pretzels!!!
07/01/2007 at 12:49pm
User: LISA from Nitro, WV User Rating:
After seeing this episode, I had to make these pretzels because I love soft pretzels. They did not disappoint!! Super. I even froze a couple and reheated in the microwave at work for a little snack. Another excellent recipe from Alton Brown!!
extremely tasty!
06/30/2007 at 07:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
it's very good, but i found it turns more brown if you use the yolk instead of the white. I couldn't find pretzel salt at my grocerie store, so I used sea salt instead. Fun to make with the whole family!
these are the best!!
06/30/2007 at 05:24pm
User: susan from Emmaus, PA User Rating:
These are easy and very very good. The texture and flavor is the best I have tasted. There was no need to keep them covered and sprayed with water as seen on the show. Keep your surface oiled (not floured) and they are easy to roll. The only downside...it only makes 8 pretzels. YOu may want to double it.
Just like a South Philly soft pretzel!
06/27/2007 at 05:44pm
User: STEPHANIE from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
Tastes like a South Philly pretzel from a vendor except that these are super soft (and germ-free :)). My teenage son dipped his into melted butter and then into cinnamon & sugar. Just like a little piece of heaven. Thank you Alton!!!
yummy!
06/24/2007 at 06:19pm
User: Laura from Houston, TX User Rating:
I've always preferred soft pretzels to hard but never thought about making them myself. The recipe worked well for me except that the dough kept rising as I got the pretzels ready to bake, so I ended up with very fat pretzels. But it didn't harm the flavor at all!
Love Pretzels, Big AB fan, AWSOME recipe
06/23/2007 at 11:20pm
User: Dennis from Novi, MI User Rating:
Not much different from my personal pretzel recipe, except for using only the yolk and not the white too. Great Recipe. Good food.
Thanks Alton!!
06/22/2007 at 05:48pm
User: Dave from n/a, GA User Rating:
First off, I was so excited that you were doing a pretzel episode as they are one of my favorite snacks and I've dabbled at making them for years. I really enjoyed your dough recipe, it was softer than the one I was using although the ingredients were nearly identical. My one knock on this is that you wimped out and didn't use the lye dip. Lye is essential for making authentic pretzels, and if handled carefully it is not dangerous. I buy food grade quality lye from internet sources (as well as the real pretzel salt that was mentioned). For anyone who wishes to try this, follow the same recipe but use 2 quarts of water and 2 tbs of lye in a non reactive pan (I use a stainless steel pan, be sure to NOT use aluminum). Use this dip instead of the baking sode dip and you'll see what a difference it makes, you won't need the egg wash. However, I will say that I used the egg wash after the lye dip just for kicks and I got an even better dark brown color and to me a small added dash of flavor. All in all a great recipe and show, I would have given 5 stars if not for the chickening factor. Respect your audience, we can handle sharp knives and advanced cooking techniques, thats why we love your show!!
DELICIOUS!
06/21/2007 at 10:44am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My five year old daughter and I made this recipe on a hot morning when we couldn't go outside. She had been asking for soft pretzels, but I hadn't purchased any. I'm so happy that I didn't, because these pretzels are better! I couldn't believe how easy it was to make the dough and my daughter loved rolling out the pretzels and shaping them. We will DEFINITELY make these again. Thanks, Alton!
very good
06/21/2007 at 01:48am
User: donna from BrookPark, OH User Rating:
the pretzals turn out super they so good and my kids love them