“Garlic Knot” Pretzels

Yield: 8 Pretzels
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rise Time: About 1 hour
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour 35 minutes
Diet: Dairy-Free
Method: Baking
Category: Snack / Appetizer
Difficulty: Intermediate

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Soft & Chewy
That classic soft pretzel texture—golden on the outside with a fluffy, tender center.

Loaded With Garlic-Herb Flavor
Warm pretzels are brushed with melted vegan butter, Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, and vegan Parmesan.

Dairy-Free
All that buttery, cheesy flavor without traditional dairy.

Fresh-Baked Comfort Food
There’s something special about tearing into a warm homemade pretzel straight from the oven.

Perfect for Sharing
One batch makes 8 pretzels, making them great for parties, game nights, movie nights, or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

Pretzel Dough

• 1 cup warm water (100–110°F)

• 1½ teaspoons active dry yeast

• 4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided

• 2⅓ cups bread flour (all-purpose flour works too)

• 1 stick vegan butter, melted( 3 TBS For the dough)

• 1 whole egg

• 2 tablespoons oat milk

Baking Soda Bath

• 1½ quarts water

• 6 tablespoons baking soda

• Remaining brown sugar from above

Garlic Herb Topping

• Remaining melted vegan butter

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ cup vegan Parmesan

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

• Pretzel salt or flaky sea salt, to taste

Egg Wash

• 1 whole egg

• 2 tablespoons oat milk

Yield: 8 soft pretzels 🥨