Soft Pretzels

These are fun to make with the kids. They love to roll and shape them!

1 pkg dry active yeast
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp sugar
2 Tbs butter, melted (or 2 Tbs vegetable oil)
4 cups plus 1 Tbs flour
2 add'l Tbs butter
Course Salt or Parmesan Cheese



In a large bowl, soften yeast in water for 10 minutes. Add salt, sugar and butter. Mix in flour until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5 mins and set aside for 45 mins-1 hour. (I used my kitchenaid to knead)


Preheat oven to 45o degrees. With a knife, cut dough into small pieces. Roll each piece into pencil-thin ropes and shape into pretzels. Or roll a bit thicker and cut 1 inch pieces for pretzel bites. Spray a cookie sheet w/ Pam and place pretzels. Brush melted butter and sprinkle w/ salt or cheese. Bake for 12 minutes.


The Parm ones are yummy dipped in marinara sauce!