Copycat Recipe Auntie Anne’s Pretzels with Cheddar Dipping Sauce
Indulge in the warm, buttery bliss of homemade Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. With a chewy texture and a hint of sweetness, these pretzels are perfect for snacking or sharing. Pair them with a rich cheddar dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that brings the mall favorites right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 36 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- Coarse salt for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 110ºF, then stir in the yeast and let sit for 3 minutes.
- Mix in melted butter and brown sugar.
- Gradually add flour and salt, kneading until smooth (10 minutes).
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Mix warm water with baking soda in a bowl.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12-16 pieces; roll into logs.
- Shape each log into pretzels and dip in baking soda water.
- Place on a greased baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake for 7-11 minutes until browned.
- Brush with melted butter while hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg