Best 4 Philly Style Soft Pretzels Recipes

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PHILLY-STYLE PRETZELS



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These old-fashioned "Philadelphia-style" pretzels are almost like bagels -- smooth and shiny on the outside, chewy within.

Provided by Pa. Hiker

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 pretzels

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups water (warm)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast or 1 tablespoon instant yeast
3 cups wheat flour
2 teaspoons non-diastatic malt drink powder or 2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 cups water
2 tablespoons baking soda
pretzel salt or kosher salt
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar, water and yeast; stir to dissolve.
  • (If you're using instant yeast, skip this step, simply combining all of the ingredients at once.) Add the white wheat flour, malt, salt, and enough unbleached flour to make a soft (but not sticky) dough.
  • Knead well, place in a bowl, and let rise till doubled.
  • Divide the dough into 16 pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a log, and shape the logs into pretzels.
  • In a large pot, boil together 6 cups of water and 2 tablespoons baking soda.
  • Put 4 pretzels at a time into the boiling water, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Transfer boiled pretzels to a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • When all the pretzels have been cooked, paint them with an egg glaze (1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water) and sprinkle with salt or seeds (if desired), then bake in a preheated 450°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pretzels are well-browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.8, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 916, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 5.8

THE BEST PHILADELPHIA SOFT PRETZELS EVER



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I read somewhere that Philadelphians eat nearly half of all the pretzels made in America. Well, these pretzels are to die for, and are just like the ones you pay several dollars for at the concession stand. I've made these many times with my kids, and we absolutely LOVE them, especially dipped in warm mustard or melted cheese. Prep time is approximate, and includes letting the dough rise for 30 minutes.

Provided by Annisette

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h12m

Yield 12-15 pretzels

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup warm water
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 egg
coarse salt, to sprinkle on top (kosher salt)
warm mustard
melted cheese

Steps:

  • In mixing bowl add warm water and yeast. Stir until the yeast is completely dissolved.
  • Add the sugar. Stir. Gradually stir in the flour. The dough will become stiff and dry. That's what you want.
  • Sprinkle some flour on the counter or on a board. Flour your hands, too. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes.
  • Form the dough into a ball. Place the ball of dough back in the bowl and cover the bowl with a dish towel. Let the dough rise in a warm, dark place for at least 30 minutes, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • While the dough rises, heat the oven to 400F degrees. Grease or butter a cookie sheet.
  • Fill a saucepan half full of water, add the baking soda, and bring the water to a slow boil.
  • When the dough is finished rising, put it on a floured surface. Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough into a square shape, about 1/4-1/2 inch (6-10 mm) thick. Cut the dough into 1/2-inch (or so) wide strips. They don't have to be perfect.
  • Twist each strip into a pretzel shape, pinching the ends so they don't fall apart. Be careful not to let the strips stretch too thin as you handle them.
  • Place a pretzel on a spatula and lower it into the boiling water for 5-10 seconds. It will puff up and float. Use the spatula to remove the pretzel from the water. Place the pretzel on the greased cookie sheet. Repeat this with the other pretzels.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg for 1 minute. Use a pastry brush to coat the top of each pretzel with the egg. Sprinkle salt over the pretzels.
  • Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Serve with warmed mustard or melted cheese. YUM!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 217.4, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.3

CHEWY PHILADELPHIA-STYLE SOFT PRETZELS



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Found this on another recipe site (sorry for cheating on the 'zaar) I though I'd add to the Philly recipes. I haven't tried it yet... So we'll see if this is REAL Philly Soft Pretzels...

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h20m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup warm water
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
6 cups all-purpose flour or 6 cups bread flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat milk just until bubbles form around the edge; remove from the heat and stir in brown sugar. Stir until dissolved then set aside. Meanwhile, combine warm water and yeast. Let stand for 3 minutes then add the cooled milk mixture. Beat in flour until smooth. Cover and set aside for 45 minutes to rise.
  • Stir down the dough then gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt. Place on a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Roll into a 16' x 10-inch rectangle then cut into 1/2-inch wide strips. Roll each strip into a rope and twist into large pretzels. Let rise about 30 minutes.
  • Bring a large kettle of salted water to a boil. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lower the pretzels gently into the boiling water for about 5 seconds then remove and place 2-inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
  • Beat egg and water and lightly brush the pretzel tops. Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

PHILLY STYLE SOFT PRETZELS



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These are great for a picnic or for a family BBQ! The kids will just gobble them up. Plus they're really easy to make. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Provided by OneYetTwo

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 pretzels, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 ounce active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
coarse salt

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in teaspoon salt, sugar and 2-cups of flour.
  • Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour t make dough easy to handle.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic. (about 5-minutes).
  • Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover: let rise until doubled (about 60-minutes). Dough is ready if an indentation remains when touched.
  • Heat oven to 425°.
  • Punch down dough and cut into 16-equal parts. Roll each part into a rope about 18� long. Twist each rope into a pretzel shape.
  • Brush pretzels with beaten egg and sprinkle coarse salt. Bake until pretzels are golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).
  • If using self-rising flour omit 1-teaspoon of salt.

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