• Lucas
• 18 May, 2026
• • Soft Pretzels
  • Bagels
  • Baking Bread
  • Homemade Bagels
  • Pretzel Bagels
  • Baking Techniques
  • Boiling Dough
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How to Make Soft Pretzel Bagels at Home?

You know that moment when you can’t decide between a soft pretzel and a bagel? You want the chewy, salty crust of a pretzel but the portability and shape of a bagel. A home baker on r/Baking recently shared their answer: soft pretzel bagels. Combining the best of both worlds, these bagels get boiled in a baking soda bath before baking, giving them that signature dark, shiny pretzel crust. And the best part? You can top them with classic salted, everything seasoning, cinnamon sugar, or asiago cheese. Let’s break down the science and technique so you can make them in your own kitchen.