There’s something universally comforting about a soft pretzel—the warm, pillowy interior, the slightly chewy crust, and that perfect sprinkle of coarse salt on top. It’s the kind of snack that feels both nostalgic and indulgent, whether you’re enjoying it fresh from the oven or as a quick treat on the go. Traditionally, though, soft pretzels are rooted in classic wheat-based doughs, making them completely off-limits for anyone following a grain-free, gluten-free, or AIP lifestyle. Until now.
With eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R.’s pizza crust and flatbread mix, soft pretzels are officially back on the menu. This versatile, top-14-free mix transforms into a surprisingly authentic pretzel experience—soft, chewy, and incredibly satisfying—without any of the grains or gluten.
The process couldn’t be easier. Prepare the mix according to the package instructions, but instead of pressing the dough into a crust or flatbread, transfer it into a piping bag. From there, pipe classic pretzel shapes directly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once shaped, sprinkle generously with that signature coarse pretzel salt to get that iconic flavor and texture.
Bake for 12 to 16 minutes, depending on the size of your pretzels, until they’re golden and set. The result? Beautifully soft pretzels with a tender interior and just the right amount of chew.
Want something a little crunchier? You can easily turn these into mini hard pretzels. Simply pipe smaller shapes and bake a bit longer until they reach your desired crispiness.
It’s a simple twist that brings back a beloved classic—now completely reimagined for those with dietary restrictions, without sacrificing taste or texture.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- 1 eat GANGSTER Pizza Crust & Flatbread Mix
- 1/4 cup Oil
- 1/3 cup Water
- 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- ~ 2 TBSPs Course Pretzel Salt
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Mix up your dough as directed on the back of the pouch.
- Place your dough into a piping bag (or a ziplock baggie will do just fine!)
- Pipe the dough into pretzel shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheet
- Sprinkled with course pretzel salt as desired. Feel free to add cinnamon sugar instead or garlic powder, seeds and more for an “everything” pretzel!
- Bake for 12-18 minutes (depending on size and desired crunchiness!). About 14-16 mins will give you that traditional soft pretzel.
Enjoy!
