Large Soft Pretzels (Quick)
These large soft pretzels have a tender, chewy center and a deeply browned exterior, finished with a glossy egg wash and a sprinkle of coarse salt. Made with yeast dough, melted butter, and a baking soda bath, they come together quickly for a warm snack, party treat, or casual accompaniment to drinks.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Large Soft Pretzels (Quick), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease baking trays.
- 2
Mix water and sugar together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves; add yeast. Let the mixture stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Whisk flour, butter, and salt together in a bowl until well mixed; add the yeast mixture and stir with a fork until the dough starts to cling. Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth.
- 4
Cut the dough into 15 equal pieces and roll each piece between your hands into a rope at least the thickness of a pencil. Twist the dough into desired shapes.
- 5
Pour hot water into a bowl; stir in baking soda until dissolved. Dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and arrange them on baking sheets. Brush with egg and sprinkle coarse salt over each.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the pretzels are browned and cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.
- Calories 189.11 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.3 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 33.05 g 12%
- Total Fat 3.79 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 2.31 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.96 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 14.79 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.08 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.16 g --
- Added Sugars 3.64 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 3.96 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 32.07 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 5.98 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.36 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Large Soft Pretzels (Quick) is made with 9 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, and Butter. Each serving provides about 189.11 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Large Soft Pretzels (Quick) made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Butter, Coarse Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Large Soft Pretzels (Quick)?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 189.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Large Soft Pretzels (Quick) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Large Soft Pretzels (Quick) healthy?
- Large Soft Pretzels (Quick) has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 189.11 calories and 4.3 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.31 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.64 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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