Any ideas if what is the best flour for pretzels? 🤔

[Cookie2122]

Hi foodies! I'm planning to make tasty pretzels for the first time. I serached online for a best recipe to follow but I'm wondering on what flour to use for making this delicious snack. Any suggestions? Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

 

[BEBE_]

Bread flour is best for pretzels—gives them that perfect chewy texture!

 

[Leonidas]

Hi foodies! I'm planning to make tasty pretzels for the first time. I serached online for a best recipe to follow but I'm wondering on what flour to use for making this delicious snack. Any suggestions? Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

For making pretzels, bread flour is your best bet because its high protein content (12-14%) helps develop gluten, giving pretzels their characteristic chewy texture. If you don't have bread flour, all-purpose flour works too, though it will make softer pretzels. For a healthier twist, try mixing whole wheat flour with bread or all-purpose flour to avoid dense dough while adding a nutty flavor and more fiber. Spelled flour is another alternative, offering a unique taste and texture when mixed with other flour. The key is to develop enough gluten for that perfect chewiness, making bread flour the easiest and most reliable choice.

 

[Kurt]

The best flour for making pretzels is typically bread flour, as it has a higher protein content which helps create a chewy texture, but you can also use all-purpose flour for a softer pretzel.

 

[palateprince]

The best flour for making pretzels is typically bread flour, as it has a higher protein content which helps create a chewy texture, but you can also use all-purpose flour for a softer pretzel.

Totally agree with bread flour. Gives pretzels that classic chewy texture. Can't go wrong with it!

 

[Jamal_]

The best flour for making pretzels is typically bread flour, as its higher protein content helps create a chewy texture and good structure in the dough, which is essential for forming and baking traditional pretzels.