Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp yeast
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 2 ounces butter melted
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- Kosher/Pretzel Salt
Instructions
- Mix water with sugar and yeast. Let mixture sit 5 minutes or until foamy.
- With dough hook attachment mix in salt, butter, and flour. Mix until well combined (4-5 minutes). Dough should be smooth and pull away from side of mixing bowl. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large pot bring 8 cups water and ¼ baking soda to a boil. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll dough pieces into long rope (about 24 inches) and then cross ends and twist and fold to make classic pretzel shape.
- Boil pretzels in soda water for about 30 seconds and then remove and place onto greased baking sheet. Top with salt and then bake in oven for 10-12 minutes or golden brown.