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Gluten Free Vegan Soft Pretzels

Jaw-dropping salty, buttery, and soft gluten-free pretzels! They're crispy on the outside yet fluffy and chewy on the inside.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free soft pretzels, healthy soft pretzels, homemade soft pretzels, vegan soft pretzels
Servings: 8 - 10 Soft Pretzels
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup warm almond milk
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon instant yeast 1 package
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt plus more to add on top
  • ½ tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 ⅔ cup gluten-free oat flour
  • cup tapioca flour plus more to roll out dough
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • cup baking soda
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 F.  In a bowl, add the warm almond milk and instant yeast and let it rest for 2 - 3 minutes.  The yeast should fuzz up and develop and foamy layer on top - this is how you know it's active.
  • Add sea salt, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar to the bowl and whisk.  Then, slowly fold in the oat flour, tapioca flour, and baking powder.  The dough may be a tad sticky at this point but once we knead it it's easier to handle.
  • Transfer the dough to a flat surface sprinkled with extra tapioca flour.  Knead the dough for 3 -4 minutes until it's soft and pillow-like.
  • Spread the olive oil along the sides of a bowl and add the dough to the bowl.  Let the dough rest for about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to a flat surface again and cut 8 - 10 slices of dough.  Roll in between the palms of your hands and the flat surface to create a "snake".  To form a pretzel shape, make a big U with the dough.  Layer the right side of the U over the left so you have a V on top of an O.  Next, grab the right-end and pull it to the bottom left side of the O beneath.  Pull the left-end and pull it to the bottom of the right side of the O.  You should now have a pretzel shape.  Press the tails down slightly to secure the pretzel.
  • Heat ⅓ cup baking soda in a pot of water until it simmers.  Gently lower each pretzel into the baking soda "bath" for about 30 seconds then place on a baking sheet to bake.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt and bake for 13 - 15 minutes until golden brown.  These pretzels are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.  

Notes

Storing : Transfer leftover pretzels to an airtight container, and store them at room temperature for 1 - 2 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1813mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3mg