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Every parent needs a delicious soft pretzel recipe in their baking arsenal, as they make a fun rainy day baking project for kids of all ages (just prepare for a bit of mess in the kitchen!). My kids absolutely love these homemade soft pretzels—they are slightly sweet, buttery, and almost identical to Auntie Anne’s famous mall pretzels. Rolling and twisting the dough into pretzel shapes is all part of the fun, but you could also make them into bite-sized pieces if you prefer. While I use a stand mixer to mix and knead the dough, you can easily do it by hand if you don’t have one.
