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 😊