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I, like so many people over the last two years, have gathered the confidence to try so many new things. First it was sourdough starter. Then it was puzzles. I even became a plant mom! Eventually I found myself in the natural progression of making soft pretzels. Finally I became confident enough to TRULY create the perfect Auntie Anne’s Copycat Soft Pretzel recipe. It is seriously EVERYTHING you will ever want or need in a soft pretzel.
What you’ll need
You would think that this type of recipe you would need to have a lot of random items on hand. But that is just not the case. In fact, you’ll have almost all of these items in an ordinary kitchen. The one ingredient you may need to stock up on is active dry yeast, which you can find here.
I also highly recommend using an air fryer for these pretzels. The air fryer really gives them the perfect crisp!
Here are the ingredients:
- warm water
- 1 1/4 Tablespoons of active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of water
- 2 Tablespoons of baking soda
- 4 Tablespoons of butter
- Coarse kosher salt
That’s it! I can’t wait for you to try making these.
How to make Auntie Anne’s Copycat Soft Pretzel
Auntie Anne’s Copycat Soft Pretzel
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups of warm water (110°F)
- 1 1/4 Tablespoons of active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of water
- 2 Tablespoons of baking soda
- 4 Tablespoons of butter
- Coarse kosher salt
Instructions
INGREDIENTS - 
- In a small bowl mix, together your water and yeast. Allow it to sit for five minutes to proof.
- Add your yeast mixture to a large bowl after proofing. Add your salt and flour. If using a stand mixture, need with the dough hook attachment for 7 to 8 minutes. If using hands, need for 10 to 12 minutes on a lightly floured flat surface.
- Cover your dough with a clean kitchen towel. Let it sit to rise for at least one hour or double in size.
- Remove a portion of your dough, weighing it at 7 ounces. Roll it and Stretch it out until it is 8 1/2 inches in diameter resembling a rope.
- Take each end of your “rope” in each hand. Keeping your left hand still “lasso” The dough in your right hand to create a twist.
- Take the ends of your “rope” and pinch them as you bring them down to the bottom of the pretzel.
- Using a medium-size saucepan that will fit the size of your Pretzel, add in your 2 cups of water and baking soda. Whisk. Place a clean kitchen towel, or paper towels next to your baking soda water.
- Head baking soda water until boiling. Submerge your pretzel in the baking soda water for 10 seconds, then flip over for another 10 seconds, and place your pretzel on your towel. This helps your pretzel to not be soaking wet before cooking.
- Line your air fryer with parchment paper or aluminum foil and place your pretzel inside your basket.
- Sprinkle your salt on your pretzel.
- Cook your air fryer at 380°F for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown.
- While your pretzel is cooking, melt your butter in a microwave safe dish.
- Once your pretzel is done cooking, brush your butter on your pretzel.
- Enjoy immediately!
PIN FOR LATER
My favorite snack especially with mustard. I want to try to make these.
Oh my! How great to have this copycat recipe! Who doesn’t love these pretzels (and the smell wafting across the mall)! Can’t wait to give this a go!
I love Auntie Annes and it’s good that I can easily do these pretzels at home! I love my pretzels with cinnamon!
My kids love getting these pretzels when we go to the mall! Such a great idea to do them in the air fryer…can’t wait to try this recipe out!!!
I love these pretzels! I’ll definitely be making these at home!
Oh yum! I just got my air fryer and I’m going to have to try this!