Here’s an easy, chewy gluten-free soft pretzel recipe you can make at home 🥨
Gluten-Free Soft Pretzels (Chewy & Golden)
🧂 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 pretzels)
Dry ingredients
2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum included)
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
Wet ingredients
1 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Baking soda bath
4 cups water
¼ cup baking soda
Topping
Coarse sea salt (or everything seasoning)
Instructions
1️⃣ Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top.
Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Make the Dough
Add flour, salt, and oil to the yeast mixture.
Mix until a soft dough forms. Gluten-free dough will be softer and slightly sticky.
Let rest 30–45 minutes in a warm spot (it won’t rise dramatically, but will puff slightly).
3️⃣ Shape the Pretzels
Lightly flour your surface with gluten-free flour.
Divide dough into 6–8 pieces.
Roll each into a rope (about 16–18 inches long) and twist into a pretzel shape.
4️⃣ Baking Soda Bath (Key Step!)
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Bring 4 cups water + baking soda to a gentle boil.
Dip each pretzel in the bath for 20–30 seconds.
Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
5️⃣ Bake
Sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake 15–20 minutes until deep golden brown.
Optional: Brush with melted butter right after baking for extra softness ✨
Flavor Variations
Cinnamon Sugar: Skip salt, brush with butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
Cheese Pretzels: Add shredded cheddar on top before baking.
Stuffed Pretzels: Wrap dough around small mozzarella sticks.
Storage Tips
Best eaten fresh and warm.
Store airtight 1–2 days.
Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
If you’d like, I can also give you a gluten-free sourdough pretzel version or a vegan + dairy-free option 😊
