Best 2 Mall Pretzels Recipes

Indulge in the irresistible goodness of homemade mall pretzels, a delectable treat that captures the essence of your favorite shopping mall snack. With two tempting recipes to choose from, this guide caters to your every craving. Explore the classic mall pretzel recipe for a traditional taste, featuring a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. Alternatively, embark on a delightful adventure with the cheesy mall pretzel recipe, where a generous helping of melted cheese takes center stage, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. Both recipes are meticulously crafted to recreate the authentic mall pretzel experience, transporting you to a world of sweet and savory bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MALL PRETZELS

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Big chewy pretzels like those sold in the mall! You may substitute garlic salt or cinnamon sugar for the coarse salt if you wish.

Provided by Jeannie Yee

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Pretzel Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ⅛ teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup bread flour
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water. Stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover, and let rise for one hour.
Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan. Line 6 baking sheets with parchment paper.
After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner. Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution. Place onto parchment covered baking sheets, and let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt, garlic salt or cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1782.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHEWY MALL PRETZELS

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I have tried tons of recipes in my quest to duplicate "Auntie Anne's" pretzels. I found this one on the net, and it really tastes VERY similar to the real thing, best one so far. I have tried experimenting with add-ins and toppings. One of my faves is adding dried italian seasoning to the dough and sprinkling with parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and coarse salt, dipping

Provided by Manda

Categories Breads

Time 2h8m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/8 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups water (110 degrees)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup bread flour
2 cups water (110 degrees)
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 -3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons kosher salt

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water.
Stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface.
Cover, and let rise for one hour.
Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan.
After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces.
Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner.
Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution.
Place on greased or sprayed cookie sheets.
Brush pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder, parmesan cheese, sugar/cinnamon, coarse salt, etc.
(get creative;) Let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
Bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Brush with additional melted butter, if desired.

Tips:

Use a digital kitchen scale to accurately measure your ingredients. This will ensure that your pretzels turn out perfectly every time.
Make sure your water is at the correct temperature before adding the yeast. The ideal temperature for activating yeast is between 105°F and 115°F.
Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. This will help develop the gluten in the dough and give your pretzels a chewy texture.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
Shape the dough into pretzels. You can use a variety of methods to do this, such as the traditional three-strand braid or the simpler two-strand twist.
Boil the pretzels in a baking soda solution before baking them. This will give them their characteristic golden brown color and chewy texture.
Bake the pretzels until they are golden brown and crispy. This will take about 10-12 minutes.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you're sure to make delicious mall pretzels that will be a hit with your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!