Easiest Homemade Soft Pretzels

Deliciously soft and chewy homemade pretzels made incredibly easy using store-bought pizza dough. Perfect for beginners and quick cravings!

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Servings 8 pretzels

1 can (13.8 ounce) premade pizza dough This is our magic ingredient!
6 cups water For our baking soda bath
0.33 cup baking soda Don't skip this! It's essential for that perfect pretzel texture.
1 large egg white This acts as our "glue" for the salt and gives the pretzels a lovely sheen.
1.5 tablespoons water To thin out the egg white for easy brushing.
Coarse sea salt The classic topping! The big crystals give you that satisfying crunch with every bite.

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large pot, combine 6 cups of water and the baking soda. Bring to a rolling boil.
1 can (13.8 ounce) premade pizza dough
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and 1.5 tablespoons of water for the egg wash.
1 can (13.8 ounce) premade pizza dough
Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly to make it pliable. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope. Twist the ropes into classic pretzel shapes.
1 can (13.8 ounce) premade pizza dough
Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling baking soda water for about 30 seconds per side. Use a slotted spoon to lift them out.
1 can (13.8 ounce) premade pizza dough
Place the boiled pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of each pretzel with the egg wash mixture and sprinkle liberally with coarse sea salt.
1 can (13.8 ounce) premade pizza dough
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Enjoy these pretzels warm! For variations, consider adding cheese, red pepper flakes, or cinnamon sugar.