Description
Delicious homemade gluten-free pretzels with a satisfying crunch and chewiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm water
- ½ cup baking soda
- 4 cups water (for baking soda bath)
- Egg wash or vegan alternative (plant-based milk and maple syrup)
- Coarse salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour blend, active dry yeast, honey, and salt. Gradually stir in warm water until the dough comes together.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Let the Dough Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 30 minutes until doubled in size.
- Shape the Pretzels: Punch the risen dough down, divide into 8 pieces, roll each into a long rope, and shape into pretzel form.
- Prepare the Baking Soda Bath: Boil 4 cups of water with ½ cup baking soda, and briefly drop pretzels into this solution.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush each pretzel with the egg wash (or vegan alternative) and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake pretzels for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Serve with homemade mustard or cheese sauce for dipping. Can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gluten-free, pretzels, snack, baking, homemade
