Soft Pretzels from Pizza Dough
Soft Pretzels from Pizza Dough deliver that classic chewy bite with a tender interior and a lightly crisp, golden exterior. A quick baking-soda bath and a sprinkle of coarse salt give them the signature pretzel flavor you crave, perfect for game days, afternoon snacks, or casual get-togethers. Serve warm with mustard or cheese dip to make the most of their fresh-from-the-oven appeal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Soft Pretzels from Pizza Dough, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 60
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Lightly flour a work surface. Set the dough on the flour and sprinkle a bit more on top. Start kneading, working about 2 tablespoons of flour into the dough until it is soft and supple but not overly sticky, 5 to 10 minutes. Cover with a large bowl and let the dough rest and warm to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly sprinkle it with cornmeal.
- 3
Pour water into a deep skillet. Whisk in the baking soda to make an alkaline bath. Bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat. Adjust the heat to maintain a low simmer while you shape the dough.
- 4
Dust the dough with a light sprinkling of flour as needed to prevent sticking to the work surface. Flatten it slightly and divide into 6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round dough ball.
- 5
Form each dough ball into a disk, thinner in the center and thicker around the edges. Poke a hole in the center. Gently pull and stretch until you have a round pretzel shape that is not too thick.
- 6
Transfer the pretzels (in batches if needed) to the simmering alkaline bath. Boil for about 30 seconds per side. Use a slotted spoon to move them to the prepared baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with coarse salt while the pretzels are still wet and sticky. Let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes before baking.
- 7
Place on the center rack of the preheated oven until nicely browned and stretch marks have formed, about 20 minutes. Exact times will vary based on the size and shape of your pretzel.
- 8
Move the pretzels to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Calories 182.48 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.03 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 39.06 g 14%
- Total Fat 1.71 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.66 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 278.8 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 6.64 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 14.06 g --
- Added Sugars 11.21 g High 22%
- Calcium 34.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.65 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 94.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 3.3 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Soft Pretzels from Pizza Dough is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Coarse Salt, and Cornmeal. Each serving provides about 182.48 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Soft Pretzels from Pizza Dough made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Coarse Salt, Cornmeal, Pizza Crust. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Soft Pretzels from Pizza Dough?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 182.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Soft Pretzels from Pizza Dough easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Soft Pretzels from Pizza Dough healthy?
- Soft Pretzels from Pizza Dough has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 182.48 calories and 4.03 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 278.8 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.21 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Corn, 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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