Get ready to elevate your snack game with the most irresistible fusion of crispy bacon and soft, chewy pretzel dough! Imagine biting into a golden-brown pretzel where every twist is hugged by perfectly crisp bacon, creating a mouthwatering masterpiece that will have everyone begging for your recipe. These Bacon Wrapped Soft Pretzels are not just a snack – they're a culinary experience that transforms ordinary appetizers into extraordinary crowd-pleasers.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package of soft pretzel dough
- 12 slices of bacon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Remove the soft pretzel dough from its packaging and let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to become more pliable.
- Carefully unroll the soft pretzel dough and cut it into 6 equal-sized strips.
- Take each slice of bacon and stretch it gently to make it slightly longer and thinner.
- Wrap each pretzel dough strip with one slice of bacon, ensuring the bacon is spiraled around the dough completely and slightly overlapping.
- Place the bacon-wrapped pretzels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each pretzel.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg to create an egg wash. Brush each bacon-wrapped pretzel generously with the egg wash.
- Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the top of each pretzel to enhance flavor and create a classic pretzel appearance.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the pretzel dough is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the pretzels cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm and enjoy as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Let your pretzel dough rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to make it more flexible and easier to work with.
- Bacon Technique: Gently stretch each bacon slice before wrapping to ensure even coverage and maximum crispiness.
- Egg Wash Trick: Brush the pretzels generously with egg wash for a beautiful golden-brown finish and enhanced flavor.
- Spacing is Key: Leave enough space between pretzels on the baking sheet to allow even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Salt Selection: Use coarse sea salt for that authentic pretzel look and a delightful flavor burst.
- Cooling Hack: Let the pretzels rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after cooking to help them set and make handling easier.
- Serving Suggestion: These are best served warm, so time your baking to coincide with when guests are ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 55mg
