Sliced Pretzel Bread - Easy Recipes for Family Time - Seeded At The Table (2024)

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Sliced Pretzel Bread - Easy Recipes for Family Time - Seeded At The Table (1)

What's greater than sliced bread? Sliced PRETZEL bread, of course! This idea was stirring in my mind for ages before I finally tried it. Now, I probably make it too often. Nah... not possible!

All I did here was whip up my favorite soft pretzel dough recipe (a piece of cake when using my KitchenAid stand mixer) and shaped into two medium sized loaves. Bake for a little longer than you do for soft pretzels, and {voila!} you have two pretzel loaves!

There's only one bad thing about this bread. It gets eaten up way too quickly. Between the three of us, we scarf it down. But, that's largely due to our own lack of self-control. Seriously. Judah gets so excited to help me make the "pehtzel bwead" and then when it's done, he keeps asking for more and more and more! I've learned to keep one loaf out, and immediately freeze the other to try and reduce our immediate consumption. 🙂

Sliced Pretzel Bread - Easy Recipes for Family Time - Seeded At The Table (2)

Stay tuned for an upcoming post on one of my favorite ways to use this bread...

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Sliced Pretzel Bread - Easy Recipes for Family Time - Seeded At The Table (3)

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Sliced Pretzel Bread

The only thing better than sliced bread, is sliced PRETZEL bread!

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Servings: 2 loaves

Author: Nikki Gladd

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons butter , melted
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt , plus more for topping
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees F)
  • 1 package (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
  • 22 ounces (about 4 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
  • Vegetable oil (nonstick) spray, for pan and bowl
  • 10 cups water
  • cups baking soda
  • 1 large egg yolk , beaten with 1 Tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter, sugar, salt and 1 ½ cups warm water. Sprinkle the yeast on top. Add the flour and mix with the dough hook attachment on low speed. Once the dough comes together, increase the speed to medium and mix for another 4 to 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Remove the dough from the bowl, wipe the bowl and then spray with the vegetable oil. Return the dough to the bowl, turning once to cover both sides with the oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until doubled in size.

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and adjust the oven rack to the lower third of the oven. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with vegetable oil; set aside. (Alternatively, you can use a silicone liner with no spray.)

  • Turn the dough out onto a slightly oiled work surface or pastry mat. Divide into two equal halves. Shape into loaves and place side by side onto the lined baking sheet. Cover lightly with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes.

  • Bring the 10 cups of water to a boil in a large sauce pan or stock pot, then add the baking soda.

  • Carefully place one loaf in the boiling water for 30 to 40 seconds, turning once. Use a large slotted spoon or spatula to remove from the water and return to the pan. Repeat with second loaf. Brush the top of each loaf with the egg wash then sprinkle with kosher salt. Use a sharp knife to score a shallow "X" on the top of each loaf.

  • Bake in the preheated oven until dark golden brown and the sound of tapping the loaf is hollow (approximately 20 to 25 minutes.) Allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

If you do not plan to consume the bread the same day, then I would suggest freezing immediately after they hit room temperature. The more fresh they are when you freeze them, the better. Throw them in a freezer bag and freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes (until heated through). This is what I do, and they taste just as fresh!

Nutrition

Serving: 2g

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Sliced Pretzel Bread - Easy Recipes for Family Time - Seeded At The Table (2024)

FAQs

What goes well with pretzel bread? ›

Vegetarian Delight: Load up your pretzel bun with a medley of sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spinach. Add a smear of tangy goat cheese or a dollop of homemade pesto for an explosion of flavors that will leave you energized and ready to take on the day.

How to serve soft pretzels at a party? ›

Create an Appealing Display: Use decorative serving platters, tiered stands, or rustic wooden crates to display your pretzels and toppings. Add small chalkboard signs or labels to identify the different pretzel varieties and dips.

Why is pretzel bread so good? ›

Now pretzel bread has a chewy texture and a salty finish on its chewy crust. It's a lovely dense bread (if you love egg bread than you will love pretzel bread) that works well as hamburger buns and sandwiches!

What gives pretzel bread its flavor? ›

The answer lies in a brief dip in an alkaline water bath before baking. This bath essentially gelatinizes the outside of the pretzel, preventing it from fully “springing” during baking (as bread does) and giving pretzels their signature chewy crust. It also gives them their unique and indelible “pretzel” flavor.

What meat is good on a pretzel bun? ›

pretzel bun sandwiches
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Why does pretzel bread taste different? ›

On the one hand, lye gives pretzels their distinctive flavor, kind of a sharp flatness, if that makes sense. It's what keeps a pretzel from tasting like pretzel-shaped bread.

How do you keep pretzels warm for a party? ›

Purchase a ceramic bread warmer at a kitchen supply store or online. Heat the warmer in the microwave for about a minute and place it in a basket using an oven mitt. Cover the bread warmer with a clean dish cloth and place your warm pretzels on top of it to serve.

What is pretzel bread called? ›

The pretzel, known as "Brezel" in German, is a type of baked bread product that is typically twisted into a distinctive knot-like shape. Its origin is often attributed to Germany, specifically to the region of Bavaria, although its precise beginnings are somewhat debated.

What is the difference between bread and pretzel bread? ›

Soft pretzels are just a yeast bread is that formed into a pretzel shape. The one big difference in pretzel making, as opposed to a regular bread, is that pretzels are boiled and then baked. It is the boiling that gives the outside of the pretzel its beautiful golden brown color and uniquely crisp and chewy texture.

Why do pretzels make you thirsty? ›

The main reason why you get thirsty after eating pretzels is because of a little thing called osmotic thirst. It sounds scary, but it really isn't. Osmotic balance refers to the balance between the amount of water in your cells and the amount of water outside your cells.

How pretzel shapes are formed? ›

Most pretzels have a signature shape that resembles a knot. The pretzel's unique shape is a symmetrical loop created by intertwining the ends of a long strip of dough and then folding them back on each other, forming a “pretzel loop." Legend has it that the pretzel was invented by an Italian monk in the year 610 A.D.

What makes pretzel bread different from regular bread? ›

Soft pretzels are just a yeast bread is that formed into a pretzel shape. The one big difference in pretzel making, as opposed to a regular bread, is that pretzels are boiled and then baked. It is the boiling that gives the outside of the pretzel its beautiful golden brown color and uniquely crisp and chewy texture.

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