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Freshly baked gluten-free soft pretzels sprinkled with coarse salt

Gluten-Free Soft Pretzels

Delicious and easy-to-make gluten-free soft pretzels that are perfect for snacking, with a chewy texture and golden crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water (about 100°F)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature) Dairy-free butter can be used
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (room temperature) Or dairy-free butter
Baking Ingredients
  • 2 quarts water (for baking soda bath)
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, brown sugar, yeast, baking powder, salt, water, egg, and butter until smooth.
  2. Cover the dough in an oiled bowl and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Shape the dough into ropes and twist them into pretzel forms.
  3. Boil the pretzels in the baking soda bath for 10-15 seconds each before placing them on the baking sheet.
  4. Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days or freeze for up to a month. To reheat, place in the oven at 350°F for about 5-10 minutes. Use room temperature ingredients for best results and consider experimenting with toppings and shapes!