Ever wonder what a pretzel baked from scratch tastes like right from the oven? This recipe is so easy and delicious, I call it “Pretzel Perfection.” This soft pretzel became popular in the United States in the 20th century, after the Germans introduced their hard pretzels to North America in the 19th century. Today, pretzel bread has become popular in many restaurants, which are abandoning the boring egg bun and using pretzel bread for burgers, hotdogs and sandwiches. Pretzels are also delicious with many unique dipping sauces. Try pairing your pretzel snack with a Spaten Lager or a dark stout, such as the popular Guinness Draught.

Tips:

  • What’s better than pretzel bread? How about cheesy pretzel bread? During the dough rolling process, place some shredded cheddar cheese or a creamy brie in the center of your dough. The cheese will melt inside the center of the pretzel bread during baking.
  • Experiment with your pretzel dough. Bun-shaped pretzel bread is great for hamburgers and sandwiches.