Vegan Soft Pretzels

Vegan Soft Pretzels are a fluffy and tasty dish. This sweet dish is ideal for any sports day, picnic, or evening snack. It gives a savory and sweet taste. The center of these pretzels is chewable and the outer part gives a crispy texture. It is a quick and simple dish. You can bake these Vegan Soft Pretzels with easy and readily available ingredients. It is prepared with all-purpose flour, non-dairy milk, sugar, and vegan butter. This dish is perfect for vegan diet followers. This beautiful vegan dish will please your loved ones. Let’s try this ready with the following cooking guidelines.

Equipment

• Large Pot 1
• Small pot 1
• Spoon
• Baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Non-stick cooking spray
• Cooking Brush
• Small Bowl

Ingredients

For the Dough

• All-purpose flour 4 1/2cups
• Instant active Yeast 1 packet
• Light Brown Sugar 2 tbsp
• Sea Salt 1 1/2 tsp
• Water 1 1/2cups
• Vegan Butter 2tbsps

For cooking the pretzels

• Water 10 cups
• Baking soda, 2/3 cup
• Non-dairy milk 2 tbsp
• Maple syrup 1tsp
• Flaky sea salt for topping

Making Of Vegan Cheese Sauce

• Cashew Fiesta Dip, 3ounces
• Vegan shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup
• Unsweetened Nondairy Milk 3/4 Cup
• Nutritional Yeast 1/2tbsp
• Cayenne Pepper, a pinch

Ingredients Notes

All-purpose flour: I suggest you make the dough with this flour. Replace it with other available flour options depending on your diet plan.
Instant yeast: Ensure to use a new and sealed pack of instant yeast. Old packet yeast will not work to bake this dish.
Sugar: I used brown sugar. You can replace it with maple syrup, cane sugar, or normal granulated white sugar.
Water: Mix it in the baking soda.
Non-dairy milk and Maple syrup: These items replace the egg item. It gives a vibrant brown color and aids salt sticks with pretzels.
Flaky sea salt: We used this ingredient to add a crunchy flavor.
Cashew Fiesta Dip: I used Trader Joe’s brand dip. You are free to use any brand you like.
Cheese: Any vegan cheese will work with this sauce, like mozzarella or cheddar.
Nondairy milk: Add plant-based milk like cashew, almond, or hemp milk.
Cayenne Pepper: We used this to add a spicy flavor to the sauce.

Instructions

Making of Pretzels Dough

1. Add the sugar and instant yeast to a small bowl. Pour warm water into this mixture and stir it.
2. Set aside for 6-10 minutes or until it gives a foamy texture.
3. Next, add salt, vegan melted butter, and all-purpose flour to the yeast bowl.
4. Mix it continuously until a fluffy and thick dough forms.
5. Dust the clean place with flour and shift the dough to this place.
6. Press the dough for 6–8 minutes until it transforms into a smooth and firm ball.
7. Next, coat a mixing bowl with vegan butter.
8. Shift the dough to this bowl and cover it with a kitchen towel.
9. Put aside in an off-microwave oven for forty to sixty minutes until its size is twice.

Making of Pretzels

1. Take the dough and cut it into 8-10 long thin medium strips.
2. Twirl each strip by joining the ends of the dough.
3. Next, create a pretzel shape by folding the twisted ends down onto the center of the rope.
4. Make the other strips using the same steps.

Cooking the pretzels

1. Heat the oven to 400-450 degrees. Cover the baking tray with baking sheet.
2. Next, boil the four cups of water in a saucepan until it simmers lightly.
3. Thoroughly mix the baking soda until forms form.
4. Dip the pretzels in the baking soda mixture using a slotted spatula for five to ten seconds.
5. Place the dipped pretzels on the baking tray.
6. Stir the non-dairy milk and maple sugar together until it dissolves.
7. Coat the pretzels with this mixture using a brush and dust them with rock salt.
8. Dip the remaining pretzels using the same instructions.
9. Bake it for 13-16 minutes until brown.
10. Place the baked pretzels on a clean plate and cool it for 7-9 minutes.
11. Serve the tasty dish with vegan melted butter.

Preparation of Sauce

1. Add non-dairy milk, Cashew Fiesta Dip, cayenne pepper, nutritional yeast, and cheddar cheese to a small pot.
2. Mix all items and simmer at low heat for 10–14 minutes or until all ingredients melt.
3. Shift the hot cheesy sauce to a small bowl and set aside.

Flavor Ideas

For Sweet Flavor: Apply a fine layer of vegan butter over the unbaked pretzels using a cooking brush. Drizzle over ground cinnamon sugar and bake it. After baking, spray it with vegan butter and sprinkle over cinnamon sugar.
For Savory Flavor: You can substitute the flaky sea salt with bagel seasoning to add a savory taste.
For toasted Flavor: Add white or black sesame seeds with flaky salt to give a crispy flavor.

Tips

Ensure the water we used to dissolve the yeast is not overboiled. Otherwise, the yeast will kill.
We used normal warm water to mix the yeast. The temperature of instant and dry yeast will vary.
The estimated temperature to mix the instant yeast will be 120-130 degrees, and the dry yeast will be 110 degrees.
Press the dough for 7–11 minutes until it gives a stretchable look.
A stand mixer is also a good option to knead the pretzel dough.
Drizzle the baking pan with olive oil to avoid sticking and burning.
Before baking, measure all the mentioned ingredients using a food scale or cups.
Reserve the dough in a warm place for one to two hours before making the pretzels.

Storage Information

Normal Temperature: You can store the leftover dish in an airtight plastic boxes for 1-3 days. The flavor of this meal will remain the same.
Fridge: Pack the remaining slices in a tight box and refrigerate them for 3-4 days for later use.
Freezer: We can freeze the baked pretzels in the freezer for 2-3 months. You can also freeze the unbaked pretzels for 2-3 months and bake them later.
Reheating: Heat the frozen slices in a microwave oven for 2-3 minutes. We can heat the unbaked pretzels according to the instructions mentioned above.

FAQs

What other flours will work with this dish?
I recommend using all-purpose flour. You can use its alternatives, like almond flour or gluten-free flour. The texture and flavor of each type of flour will be different.

Can I make the pretzels without baking soda?
You can’t skip any ingredient to make this dish. Baking soda is the main step because it imparts a brown color to the pretzels. It adds a unique light bitter, and nutty flavor.

How do we pair these Vegan Soft Pretzels?
You can enjoy it with a vegan chocolate spread, cookie butter, vegan queso, and grated vegan-based cheese.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving

Serving Size 1 pretzel

Quantity 8-10
Total Calories: 525kcals
Carbohydrates 106g
Protein 14g
Sugar 5g
Total Fat 4g
Fiber 2g
Sodium 378mg
Iron 1.9mg