Gluten-Free Soft Pretzels

Name: Gluten-Free Soft Pretzels
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups (546g) King Arthur Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour; 3 tablespoons (39g) light brown sugar or dark brown sugar, packed; 2 teaspoons instant yeast; 1 1/4 teaspoons (8g) table salt; 1 teaspoon xanthan gum; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/4 cups (283g) water, warm; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, softened; 4 quarts (3629g) water; 1/4 cup (50g) baking soda; 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar; coarse, kosher, or pretzel salt, optional

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:35min

Whether you enjoy softer mall-style or chewier stadium-style pretzels, this recipe is sure to please. Their salty, "alkalized" taste, thick crust, and soft interior crumb are true to the flavors and textures of the pretzels we all know and love.

Updated at: Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:28:40 GMT