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Soft Homemade Pretzels

By Pam English • Pretzels • Cuisine?
4.37 Prep: 20m Cook: 15m
Ingredients:
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon shortening, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • coarse salt, or to taste
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025