Easy Soft Pretzels

Step 11: Bake

Bake the pretzels at 450 F 12-14 minutes. Rotate the baking sheets once half way through to ensure even baking. If you're only making one sheet, just bake in the middle rack.

Comments

[mrbiff]

You have truly inspired my husband!! He is working on these himself. But as I was listening to him working, I heard him say he was using parchment and baking these pretzels at 450 degrees! Just out of curiosity, what parchment paper do you use that can withstand oven temperatures of 450 degrees?? I know Reynolds brand is only good to 420, and it is the best I have ever been able to find.

My experience is that if your oven is too hot for the parchment, the paper starts to burn and your baked goods have a nice smokey flavor!

[GeekFilter]

I've made these 5 or 6 times (and other breads with parchment paper at similar heat) and I haven't had an issue with burning. It might be because the paper is oiled and cut to fit the baking sheet. Nothing hangs over and it isn't just plain paper, so it probably isn't actually 150 degrees on the paper itself (but that's a guess, I'm not 100% sure)

I do know it's a real mess if you try and make them directly on the sheet itself and often the combination of salt, baking soda, water and then heat can ruin your baking sheets.

I use Reynolds as well. Let me know if you have an issue with it!

[mrbiff]

Ok this is the husband (mrbiff) responding. I did make these today and had no issues with the paper burning. So all is well. And the pretzels are amazing. Thanks so much!