Bacon Pretzel Fury

Name: Bacon Pretzel Fury
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: European, American
Ingredients: 12 thick-sliced bacon strips; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup butter, melted and divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup baking soda; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 6 wooden skewers

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:15min

I tried a bacon pretzel fury the last time I was at Busch Gardens, and afterward I ferociously tried to re-create it at home. I don't live close to the amusement park, so this version curbs my hankerings when back in the Midwest. —Alvin Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Updated at: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:32:23 GMT