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Homemade Soft Pretzels with Honey Mustard Dip

February 18, 2019 by Janice

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These homemade soft pretzels might just be the most delicious things to ever come out of your oven… especially when you pair them with our tasty honey mustard pretzel dip recipe.

Homemade Soft Pretzels


 

Let me be honest with you — when you make these homemade soft pretzels, make sure you have enough for everyone in your family to have two, because otherwise wrestling matches might break out in your kitchen.

These buttery soft pretzels are absolutely irresistible. They are just the right amount of chewy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. And when I dip them in my honey mustard pretzel dip, I just can’t stop eating them.

Homemade soft pretzels

Homemade soft pretzels with honey mustard dip

Would you look at me differently if I told you I ate THREE of them while photographing this post?

You owe it to yourself to make these homemade soft pretzels — you really do.

And they aren’t as hard or as time consuming as you might think.

Sure, you do have to break out the yeast. But, really, you don’t need to be afraid of yeast. You can do this!

A Quick Primer in Baking with Yeast

Homemade soft pretzels

When choosing what kind of yeast to use, you can use active dry yeast or instant/rapid rise yeast.

One difference between the two is that you must dissolve active dry yeast in water before you use it, but instant yeast can be mixed right into the dough.

Another difference between rapid-rise yeast and active dry yeast is the rising time for the rapid-rise is half that of active dry.

But whether or not I use rapid-rise yeast or active dry, I still prefer to dissolve the yeast in warm water with sugar to ensure that my yeast is well mixed into my dough and that my yeast is fresh before I bake with it.

Note: to test if yeast is fresh, mix yeast with 1/2 cup of warm water and 1 teaspoon of sugar and let it stand for 5 minutes. Yeast that is fresh and good to use will foam and froth after a few minutes.

Just make sure that your water is the right temperature — water that is too hot or too cold will kill your yeast.

To ensure that the water you are mixing with your yeast is “warm”, you can use a thermometer. The ideal temperature is 110°F-115°F.

After letting your yeast and water mixture stand for about 5-10 minutes, when the yeast is foaming vigorously, you can add it to the remaining ingredients.

Just remember to check your recipe and see if they have accounted for the amount of water used to activate the yeast. If the recipe has not adjusted for the liquid used to dissolve the yeast, decrease the total liquids in your recipe by 1/2 cup or whatever amount you used to dissolve your yeast.

One other concern you might face when baking with yeast is how to get your dough to rise properly.

Yeast is more active in a warmer environment – ideally between 70-80°F.

So to get your dough to rise quickly, in about an hour or two, cover your dough with a damp dish towel and place in a warm area — such as on top of the fridge or in a warm, but turned OFF, oven.

However, if your house is hot or humid, you may need to find a cooler part of the house, such as a closet or basement.

If you prefer and you have the time, you can allow your dough to rise overnight in the refrigerator instead.

Also note that butter, eggs, milk and sugar can slow down yeast activity. When making breads with a larger percentage of these ingredients your dough may rise less and more slowly.

How To Make Soft Pretzels

Homemade soft pretzels

While I made these soft pretzels with my Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer and the dough hook attachment, I have also made batches without a mixer, mixing and kneading by hand.

In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine warm water, yeast and sugar. Let stand for ten minutes or until mixture is foaming.

Stir in salt and melted butter. With the dough hook attachment, on low speed add in flour one cup at a time until well combined and a dough begins to form. The dough should not be too sticky. You may not need all of the flour, depending on the temperature and humidity. If your dough is too dry, you can add one or two more tablespoons of water.

Knead dough for about 5 minutes, (check your mixer’s manual to determine speed for kneading,) until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Remove the dough from mixer bowl and form into a ball. Grease the bowl with vegetable oil and return dough, turning to coat with oil. Cover with a damp dish towel and place in a warm area for one hour or until dough has doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 450°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large pot, make the baking soda bath by mixing baking soda with 6-8 cups of water and bringing to a boil.

While the water is heating, punch down the dough and flatten and form into a large circle on a slightly oiled working surface, such as a clean counter-top. Cut the dough, like a pizza, into eight equal pieces.

Roll each piece of your soft pretzel dough into a long rope about 20 inches long. Twist dough into pretzel shape by making a large U shape. While holding the ends of the rope, cross and bring back down, pressing into the bottom of the pretzel shape.

Homemade soft pretzels

Lower pretzel on a slotted spatula into hot baking soda bath for 20-30 seconds.

Place on parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle with coarse salt.

Homemade soft pretzels

Bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown, rotating baking sheet once during baking if one side is browning more quickly.

Remove from oven, brush generously with melted butter and allow to cool for 5 minutes while you whip together your honey mustard dip.

Homemade soft pretzels

When it comes to mustard dip, sometimes I go all out with a combination of Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, honey and a splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. (I never measure, I just go by instinct.)

Homemade soft pretzels

If I want a healthier version, I will swap out the mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt.

Other times, if I am in a hurry, I might just mix together yellow mustard and mayonnaise and be done with it.

But whatever way I make my mustard dip, I always end up licking up every last drop.

Serve pretzels warm and enjoy. They will disappear way too quickly.

Homemade Soft Pretzel and Honey Mustard Dip Recipe

Homemade soft pretzels

Soft Pretzels Recipe

Homemade Soft Pretzels with Honey Mustard Dip

These buttery homemade soft pretzels might just be the most delicious thing to ever come out of your oven…
4.50 from 10 votes
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Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 327kcal

Ingredients

Pretzels:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast one package
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup warm water 110°F-115°F
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon butter melted and cooled for dough
  • 3 3/4 cups flour all purpose or bread flour - and up to 3/4 cup more if needed
  • 1/2 cup baking soda for baking soda bath
  • 6-8 cups water for baking soda bath
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt for sprinkling
  • 1/3 cup salted butter melted, for brushing on after baking

Honey Mustard Dip:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons honey or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, yeast and sugar. Let stand for ten minutes or until mixture is foaming.
  • Stir in salt and melted butter.
  • With the dough hook attachment, on low speed add in flour one cup at a time until well combined and a dough begins to form. The dough should not be too sticky.
  • You may not need all of the flour, depending on the temperature and humidity. If your dough is too dry, you can add one or two more tablespoons of water.
  • Knead dough for about 5 minutes, (check your mixer's manual to determine speed for kneading,) until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Remove the dough from mixer bowl and form into a ball.
  • Grease the bowl with vegetable oil and return dough, turn to coat with oil.
  • Cover with a damp dish towel or with plastic wrap and place in a warm area for one hour or until dough has doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large pot, make the baking soda bath by mixing baking soda with 6-8 cups of water and bringing to a boil.
  • While the water is heating, punch down the dough and flatten and form into a large circle on a slightly oiled working surface, such as a clean countertop.
  • Cut the dough, like a pizza, into eight equal pieces.
  • Roll each piece of dough into a long rope about 20 inches long.
  • Twist dough into pretzel shape by making a large U shape. While holding the ends of the rope, cross and bring back down, pressing into the bottom of the pretzel shape.
  • Lower pretzel on a slotted spatula into hot baking soda bath for 30 seconds.
  • Place on parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown, rotating baking sheet once during baking if one side is browning more quickly.
  • Remove from oven and brush generously with melted butter and allow to cool for 5 minutes while you whip together your honey mustard dip.

To Make Honey Mustard Dip

  • In a small bowl mix together mayonnaise, mustard, honey, and lemon juice until well combined.
  • Serve pretzels warm with fresh mustard dip.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 2794mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2.9mg

 

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37 Comments

  1. ALevy says

    February 13, 2022 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! Pretzels & dip!

    Reply
  2. Stimulente sexuale says

    February 22, 2019 at 7:53 am

    This make me hungry:)

    Reply
  3. Felicia says

    February 20, 2019 at 11:48 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious!!!

    Reply
  4. Dagmar ~ Dagmar's Home says

    April 25, 2017 at 12:13 am

    Hi ladies, thank you for linking up your post to my weekly Dagmar’s Home link party!

    I can’t wait to make these – and I’m featuring you in my new link party!

    http://www.dagmarbleasdale.com/2017/04/soft-pretzels-recipe-dagmars-home-link-part/

    Reply
  5. Teri @ The Freshman Cook says

    April 20, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    Love this recipe! I used to eat these all the time when I was a teenager, but I sure will be trying your recipe now! Thanks so much for sharing this on Celebrate It!

    Reply
  6. Maisy says

    April 20, 2017 at 6:51 am

    Ooooh these look heavenly!! A little time-consuming, but I’m sure they are worth it! Thank you for the great recipe!

    *Maisy

    Reply
  7. Christine says

    April 19, 2017 at 8:08 am

    Your pictures are too good……..now I need a pretzel. lol

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    April 18, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    I would not look at you differently because I probably would have at them all – they look delicious! Thanks for joining us in last weeks Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesday. If you haven’t already, don’t forget to link up this week!

    Reply
  9. Ashley @ Sweetpea Lifestyle says

    April 18, 2017 at 11:38 am

    Yum!!! I will be trying these — my daddy loves himself a soft pretzel! Thanks for sharing over at #HomeMattersParty!

    Reply
  10. Miz Helen says

    April 18, 2017 at 10:31 am

    I love Pretzels and your homemade pretzels look delicious. Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  11. Linda says

    April 17, 2017 at 11:53 am

    Wow, my husband would love these. They remind him when he was a small boy..buying a pretzel after swimming. thanks for sharing this great recipe at DI&DI.

    Reply
  12. Jen says

    April 15, 2017 at 11:41 am

    I can’t wait to try these! They look absolutely delicious.

    Reply
  13. Michelle says

    April 15, 2017 at 1:19 am

    Mmmmm my mouth is watering after reading your recipe Janice. I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for the low down on yeast too, no wonder my breads always turn out wrong.

    Reply
  14. Lexie @ mommyhomemanager.com says

    April 14, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    Yum! I needed this recipe when I was pregnant. I just wanted a soft pretzel with that fake cheese sauce (let’s be honest…I mostly wanted the cheese..) ALL THE TIME.
    Thanks for sharing. #fridayfavorites

    Reply
  15. Julie says

    April 14, 2017 at 8:20 am

    I must be hungry because my mouth is watering! These look delicious. Pinning

    Reply
  16. Gentle Joy Photography says

    April 13, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    The guys in the family love honey mustard, so I think they would really like these. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Patty says

    April 12, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    I’m about to do a post on homemade pretzels. I’ll have to include your recipe. In the mean time I’ll add it to my pinterst board: https://www.pinterest.com/rmftheblog/national-pretzel-day-april-26/

    If I end up trying your recipe I’ll let you know. I’m still trying to figure out which one to make since there are so many!

    If you’re looking for more places to share your recipe you can add it to then #fandayfriday link party this week:n restingmomface.com/fandayfriday-link-party Scroll down the page and find the open party…submissions are from thursday 10pm to sunday 11:59pm.

    Reply
    • Susan says

      April 12, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks so much Patty. I’ll definitely check out the party and follow you on Pinterest.

      Reply
      • Patty Gordon says

        April 20, 2017 at 12:48 pm

        I used your recipe for my blog post. It comes out on National Pretzel Day April 26th! I hope you get a little traffic from my post. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I really never knew how easy it was to make these until I tried your recipe!

        Reply
  18. Jess says

    April 12, 2017 at 11:05 am

    This sounds amazing! YUMMMMM! 🙂

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
    • Susan says

      April 12, 2017 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks Jess. I’ve joined your group!

      Reply
  19. Beverly says

    April 11, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    I love soft pretzels. I have given them up since I went on a low carb diet but these are tempting. I didn’t know about the difference in rising time. Thanks for the tip. Pinnning just in case.
    Hugs,
    Bev

    Reply
    • Susan says

      April 12, 2017 at 4:06 pm

      Yes, these are tempting when you’re on a low carb diet!!! LOL

      Reply
  20. Barrie Bismark says

    April 11, 2017 at 1:03 pm

    Those look amazing! I would love to give them a try sometime!
    #turnituptuesday

    Reply
  21. Jamie says

    April 10, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    Those sound amazing! Pinning these to try soon. 🙂

    Reply
    • Susan says

      April 12, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      So glad you like them. Thanks for pinning!

      Reply

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