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Golden brown homemade gluten free pretzels sprinkled with coarse salt on parchment paper, top-down shot on a white kitchen table.

Gluten Free Pretzels

Soft, buttery gluten free pretzels with golden crust and chewy texture made in just 5 easy steps.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, German
Servings 8 pretzels (depending on size)
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Kitchen scale
  • 1 Stand mixer with dough hook optional
  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Slotted spoon
  • 2 Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • 1 Pastry brush

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 cups Gluten free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum
  • 1.5 cups Warm water
  • 2.25 teaspoon Active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Baking soda for boiling water
  • 1 Egg beaten, for egg wash
  • 2 tablespoon Butter melted, for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • to taste Coarse sea salt for topping

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve yeast & sugar in warm water until foamy.
  • Combine flour, salt, yeast mixture, and oil; knead until smooth.
  • Cover and let dough double for 45–60 minutes.
  • Roll into ropes and form pretzels or bites.
  • Drop into baking soda water for 30 sec per side.
  • Brush with egg and sprinkle with salt.
  • 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  • Brush with melted butter.

Notes

Best served warm with mustard, cheese dip, or melted butter. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 70gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 70IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Gluten free pretzels recipe, Gluten free soft pretzels
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