Auntie Anne’s Copycat Soft Pretzel Nuggets

This copycat recipe for soft pretzels is inspired by Auntie Anne's soft pretzel nuggets. They make a great after school snack and are a fun way to start cooking with kids.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Inactive Time 1

Total Time 1 23

Servings

Calories 229kcal

Author Tonia Larson

Ingredients

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups warm water
4 cups flour
¼ cup baking soda
2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon pretzel salt for topping
½ cup butter, melted

Instructions

Dissolve yeast, sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water.
Stir in flour.
Knead until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a well oiled bowl and turn to coat.
Cover and let rise for one hour.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Turn dough onto floured surface. Pat down and cut into 12 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a rope and cut into small sections.
Dissolve baking soda in 2 cups warm water.
Dip dough pieces into baking soda solution.
Place pieces on a greased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with pretzel salt.
Bake at 425˚F for 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
Dip each nugget in melted butter after baking.

Notes

Makes 60 pretzel nuggets with a serving size of 5 per person.

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