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Homemade Soft Pretzels

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It is that season!! No, not THAT season….College Football Playoffs season!! There is nothing better than enjoying a great game all cuddled up on the couch with a yummy snack, refreshing Dr Pepper® and your family and friends. We are a football loving and watching family. Even though we do not get to enjoy many home games or tailgating, I believe over the years of being parents we have perfected the art of HomeGating.

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So, what do I suggest for the perfect HomeGating experience? Snacks, drinks, props and fun! Whether you are cheering on your home team, alma mater or just love the game of football you have to have a few essentials to truly enjoy the College Football Playoffs.
 
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Just like all of my recipes and parties I share with you, this College Football Playoffs set up is easy! On game day, I want to be the hostess with the mostess but I also want to be able to enjoy that time with family and friends. As I get older, yes that is happening, I am finding that the more I prep for my events before the day of the event, the happier I am during the event. Less stress…man I need that in my life. I know I am not alone and let’s face it, hosting a party, even a small one, can be super stressful.

To start my planning I always stock up on a few drinks like Dr Pepper to have chilling in the cooler before our guests arrive. Everyone has their soda preference but the majority of our friends and family gravitate towards Dr Pepper and I totally support that! By the way, if you are looking to add some fun football party food to your table, you really need to be on the look out for the College Football Playoffs inspired cans and 2 liter bottles available at Walmart.

Homemade Soft Pretzels

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In addition to our favorite Dr Pepper, I do enjoy adding some homemade appetizers or snacks to our game day table. To go with my theme of preparing before the event, I decided to make some homemade soft pretzels that can be made a few days prior to our party and simply heated up when ready to enjoy with our guests.

Ingredients:

Dough:
1 packet active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 TBSP sugar
1 TBSP butter, melted
1 tsp salt
3 cups flour (additional 1/2 cup might be needed)
 
Soak:
2 cups water
4 TBSP baking soda
 
Topping:

1 stick of butter, melted
Coarse salt

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Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Prepare a large baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.

2. This dough will be made using your stand mixer and dough hook.

3. Combine yeast with warm water and sugar in your mixer bowl.

4. Let yeast set, you will know it is ready once it becomes frothy.

5. Stir in salt and melted butter.

6. Carefully add 1 cup of flour at a time to the mixing bowl until dough is completely combined.

7. Knead dough for 5 more minutes until smooth and pliable.

8. Form dough into a ball and place it back into the bowl to rest for 15 minutes.

9. While the dough rests, make the baking soda soak by boiling 2 cups of water and 4 TBSP of baking soda in a pot.

10. Once the baking soda is mostly dissolved, take mixture off heat and allow it to come down to a lukewarm temperature.

11. Once cool, pour into a bowl for the soak.

12. Take dough out of the bowl and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand. Cut dough into 8 sections.

13. Roll each section into a long rope. Shape rope into a pretzel.

14. Carefully place the pretzels into the baking soda soak for 2 minutes.

15. Place each pretzel on the lined baking sheet.

16. Bake pretzels for 8-10 minutes.

17. Once done, carefully brush each pretzel with melting butter and then sprinkle with coarse salt.

18. Serve with dipping sauces like cream cheese, nacho cheese, or mustard.

19. Pretzels can be enjoyed warm.

 
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These pretzels are so good!! Anytime we go to any sporting event and we are getting snacks I love to get a nice warm pretzel to enjoy so I figured that our guests would enjoy that special treat during our homegating experience.
 
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As you can see, I also love to include some fun football inspired plates, decorations and napkins. Such a fun little treat for our guests. I am a sucker for finding themed items like this. What an easy way to blow your guests away! Again, another little tip to make your game day fun a little more memorable with out stressing out!
 
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What is your favorite game day appetizer to add to your party menu?

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Comments

  1. Vicki F says

    December 15, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    We love wings from our favorite wing place…but I'm going to have to try to make pretzels!!

  2. Tina Butler says

    December 15, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    Your pretzels turned out perfect. I tried to make them once and it was such a disaster. I'm going to give your recipe a spin and try again.

  3. Yona Williams says

    December 16, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    Ooo…these look good! I'm glad I came across this because I've always needed a homemade pretzel recipe in my back pocket. About a couple of years ago (probably more), I was pressured into purchasing a pretzel pan. My Dad talked me into it…made me feel like I really needed it. I haven't used it yet.

  4. Cyn says

    December 16, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    Yum. My old college roommate taught me to make homemade pretzels and they are so good. I need to whip up a batch again soon.

  5. Lisa says

    December 17, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    First, you can never go wrong drinking Dr.Pepper. Secondly, as much as I love pretzels I have yet to try to make homemade ones. I think I need to try this recipe especially to add when the men are watching the game. Last,, I would say wings are our favorite appetizer.

  6. Summer @ Banana Hammocks & Tutus says

    December 18, 2017 at 3:21 am

    At my alma mater, they do grilled pretzels. It's the best thing EVER, but these look like they'd be a really close second. 🙂

  7. Rochkirstin Santos says

    December 18, 2017 at 3:38 am

    Homemade soft pretzels have a special place in my heart. They're comfort food that's great to munch on anytime and not only while watching games. I'd love to try your recipe.

  8. Danita Carr says

    December 19, 2017 at 1:06 am

    Oh yeah! Nothing quite like homemade soft pretzels! We usually make 2 batches…one with traditional salt, the other with cinnamon sugar.

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