How To Twist A Soft Pretzel

Skip the mall and make your own giant pretzels. Print out our recipe below, and click or tap ahead for instructions on how to twist a pretzel.Soft Pretzels

Divide your dough into even sections. Roll each piece into a 30-inch length.

With the dough length, form a U-shape. Then, cross the ends of the U.

Cross the ends over each other again, with an end in each hand. The dough will become dry and unusable if you do not work quickly.

With an end in each hand, flip the ends down to the curve of the U-shape. The ends should overlap the dough just a little bit. To set the pretzel shape, press down where the ends of the dough cross.

Use a slotted spoon to dip each unbaked pretzel into a solution of 3 cups hot water and 1/2 cup baking soda. The baking soda solution gives pretzels their signature brown color.