Garlic Parmesan Pretzels
Topped with an addictive mix of garlic and parmesan, these easy homemade soft pretzels will be gobbled up quick! Baked to perfection, they’re an awesome party snack, you’ll be amazed at how simple it is to whip up a batch of these twisty, golden brown beauties! Looking for more game day treats? Why not also try my Best Guacamole Recipe Ever! and my Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots! Simple to make, even for beginner bakers and they taste as good as they look!
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Soft Pretzels
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Ingredients
Water: The main wet ingredient in our pretzels– make sure it is between 100°F and 110°F (similar to hot bath water) so the yeast activates. You could swap the water for a light wheat beer if you like. Brown Sugar: Gives the yeast an extra boost. Granulated sugar or honey will also work. Active Dry Yeast: Needs to be bloomed in warm water. If you have instant yeast on hand, feel free to skip step 1 and mix all of the ingredients (water, yeast, sugar, flour, salt) together in step 2. All-Purpose Flour: Great in this recipe, but if you have bread flour on hand, that’s even better. When kneading the dough, try not to add too much additional flour as it can make the pretzels dry. Salt: Enhances the flavor of the pretzels. I highly recommend kosher salt over table salt in baking. Baking Soda: Boiling the pretzels in baking soda and water helps create the classic pretzel exterior that we all love. Egg Wash: Helps the pretzels brown but it also helps the salt stick. Butter: Helps the parmesan topping stick to the cooked pretzels. Parmesan: I highly recommend freshly grated parmesan in this recipe. It really makes a difference! Garlic Powder: Adds a slight garlic flavor to the pretzels without being too overpowering.
Serving Suggestions
These bad boys are perfect on their own but they are also great for dipping! Here’s some fave dips you can try:
Crockpot Queso Cheese Dip Vegan Queso (Dairy Free Queso) Easy Beer Cheese Dip Recipe Tequila Lime Flaming Cheese Dip
Warm, savory and utterly addictive, these homemade garlic parm soft pretzels are a slam dunk for game day!
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With their cheesy and savory flavors, these garlic parmesan soft pretzels have become a favorite treat at our house! Even if you are new to baking, these will come out beautifully and – most importantly -they’ll taste awesome!
Classic: Leave the pretzels plain or toss with 3 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons sesame seeds. Cinnamon-Sugar: Top the pretzels with 3 tablespoons melted butter, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and ½ cup granulated sugar. Serve with vanilla icing. Almond Crunch: Brush the pretzels with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and top with almond sugar before baking. To make almond sugar, pulse ½ cup slivered almonds with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a food processor. Serve with vanilla icing. Ranch: Top the pretzels with 3 tablespoons melted butter and 1 envelope of ranch seasoning mix. Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing. Pepperoni Pizza: After egg washing your pretzels, top with 5 or 6 pepperoni slices each and sprinkle with 1½ cups mozzarella cheese before baking. Serve with marinara sauce. Cheddar Jalapeño: Add ¼ cup drained and chopped pickled jalapeños to the dough in step 2. Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese before baking. Vanilla Bean: Stir together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, and ¼ cup whole milk. Dip the baked pretzels in the glaze before serving. Double Chocolate: Add ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the dough in step 2 and knead in ¼ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips towards the end of step 3. Top with chocolate sprinkles, if desired, and serve with vanilla or chocolate icing.
More Cheesy Appetizers to Try:
Cheeseburger Sliders Cheese Puffs Cheesy Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Dip Cheesy Artichoke Bruschetta Cheeseburger Egg Rolls (Air Fryer) Chili Cheese Fries Herb Marinated Mozzarella
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