Vegan Pretzels

Homemade buttery soft pretzels are just the best! No matter if you serve them as a snack or for the upcoming Easter brunch - they are always a hit! Best served warm, right out of the oven...YUM!

The Recipe

Best vegan pretzels (makes about 8 medium sized pretzels)

Ingredients

1 LB / 454 g of all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 package / 7 g dry yeast

3 tablespoons / 40 g soft vegan butter, room temperature

1 cup / 240 ml warm water

4 tablespoons baking soda

coarse sea salt or sesame to sprinkle

Instructions

1. Combine flour, salt and yeast. Add the soft vegan butter and the warm water. Knead the dough by hand until it's smooth. 

2. Place the dough in a bowl and allow it to rise for 60 minutes.

3. Bring 70 ounces / 2 liters of water to boil and add 4 tablespoons of baking soda. 

4. Preheat oven to 410 degrees F / 220 C°. Line baking tray with parchment paper.

4. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased work surface. Divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll them lengthwise and make a pretzel. 

5. Boil two pretzels at a time for about 1/2 minute. Then transfer to the baking tray. Sprinkle them with coarse sea salt or sesame (optional).

6. Bake for 20 minutes.

Recipe notes: If you want to make more in advance, just boil them and freeze them afterwards. Then when you need them, take them out of the freezer and bake them!