Patriotic Pretzels
Patriotic Pretzels are a fun and festive twist on the classic snack, perfect for your Fourth of July celebrations. These vibrant red, white, and blue treats combine the delightful chewiness of pretzels with a sweet and salty flavor that will impress your guests. Easy to make and customize, they are sure to be a hit at any backyard barbecue or holiday party.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pretzel dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp blue gel food coloring
- ½ cup coarse sea salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Let store-bought dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts: one plain (white), one colored red, and one colored blue.
- Roll each section into ropes about 24 inches long.
- Twist one rope from each color together into a pretzel shape.
- Boil water with baking soda; drop each pretzel in for 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- Place boiled pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg