Buttery Soft Pretzels (Easy, No-Boil)

by Cindy Denning· May 1, 2026

SnackBakingParty Food

Incredibly soft, buttery homemade pretzels that skip the traditional boiling step. No stand mixer needed — just mix, rise, shape, dip, and bake.

12 servings·Prep 1h 40m·Cook 12 min|Total 1h 52m

Ingredients

Servings:12

1.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Add water and oil and stir with a rubber spatula until a shaggy dough forms. Use hands to briefly knead in the bowl, then turn onto a work surface and continue kneading until tacky to the touch, about 1 minute.
2.Place dough back in the mixing bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour. Dough will not necessarily double in volume.
3.Preheat oven to 425°F. Turn dough onto a work surface and divide into 12 equal pieces (each about 75 grams). Roll each piece into a 12-inch log.
4.Once all portions are rolled, continue to roll each to 22–24 inches long. Twist each piece into a pretzel shape and transfer to a lightly oiled sheet pan.