Easy Gluten Free Soft Pretzels: Cozy Fall Recipe for Chewy Perfection
Classic soft pretzels get a gluten-free makeover with this simple recipe. Chewy, golden, and dairy-free, they’re the perfect nostalgic snack made accessible for all diets.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- damp towel
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Slotted spoon
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum if not included)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or neutral oil)
- 4 cups water (for baking soda bath)
- ⅓ cup baking soda (for bath)
- coarse sea salt (for topping)
- melted butter or garlic butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until it foams.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir, then knead until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Divide dough into 6–8 pieces and shape into pretzels, knots, or sticks.
- Boil 4 cups of water and stir in baking soda. Dip each pretzel for 15 seconds using a slotted spoon.
- Place on baking sheet, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional: Brush warm pretzels with melted butter or garlic butter for extra flavor.
Notes
Use a good gluten-free flour blend (with xanthan gum), don’t skip the soda bath, and keep the dough moist by oiling your hands and surfaces. Try cinnamon-sugar, cheesy bites, or garlic-butter variations for a twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 590mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gCalcium: 8mgIron: 1.4mg
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