These golden, chewy homemade Soft Pretzels are the ultimate back-to-school after-school snack — finished with a generous sprinkle of Spicy Organic Himalayan Pink Salt for that signature salty, satisfying crunch that makes them impossible to stop eating.

Back to School Soft Pretzels with Himalayan Pink Salt

Sunil Kumar

Servings

8 pretzels

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

14 minutes

Calories

210

Cuisine

American

Category

Snacks

Difficulty

Easy

Best For

After-school snack, family baking activity

Golden, chewy homemade Soft Pretzels finished with Himalayan Pink Salt — a classic after-school snack that's fun to make with kids and ready in about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (110°F)
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Baking Soda Bath

• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup baking soda

Topping

• 1 large egg plus 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
• Himalayan Pink Salt for sprinkling

Directions

1. Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar
2. let sit 5 minutes until foamy
3. Add flour, salt, and melted butter
4. mix until dough forms
5. knead 5–6 minutes until smooth
6. Place in oiled bowl
7. cover and rise 30–45 minutes until doubled
8. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
9. bring water and baking soda to a boil in a wide saucepan
10. Divide dough into 8 pieces
11. roll each into a 20-inch rope
12. shape into pretzel form
13. Dip each pretzel in baking soda bath for 30 seconds
14. place on parchment-lined baking sheets
15. Brush with egg wash
16. sprinkle generously with Himalayan Pink Salt
17. Bake 12–14 minutes until deep golden brown
18. cool 5 minutes
19. serve warm