Add some fun to your day with these Everything Bagel Pretzels. Soft, chewy pretzels, topped with Everything But the Bagel seasoning that comes together in 35 minutes!
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius), line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add warm water. Sprinkle yeast and allow it to dissolve for 6 minutes. Add sugar and mix for 15 seconds. With mixing speed on low, add salt, then the flour a half cup at a time into the yeast mixture.
Switch to the dough hook attachment (or place dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 4 minutes). Mix on low for 4 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Divide dough into 4 or 6 equal-sized pieces. Roll each ball into a long rope, about 18-22 inches in length. Take the ends of the rope and bring them together to form a circle. Twist the ends together once and bring them down to the bottom of the circle. Press ends into the dough so they stick. Place onto prepared baking sheets.
Using a pastry brush, coat each pretzel with egg/butter wash. Sprinkle with seasoning and salt.
Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If you don’t have access to Trader Joe’s everything bagel seasoning, you can make your own at home:
1 1/2 tbsp. sesame seeds
2 tsp. black sesame seeds
1 tsp. poppy seeds
1 tsp. onion flakes
1/2 tsp. garlic flakes
1/4 tsp. coarse sea salt
STORE leftover pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, FREEZE them for up to 3 months.REHEAT in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) until warmed.