Homemade Pretzels

72 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3/4 cup warm water, 1 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp sugar to a measuring cup.
  2. 2Add 3/4 cup warm water, 1 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp sugar to a measuring cup.
  3. 3Add 3/4 cup warm water, 1 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp sugar to a measuring cup.
  4. 4Whisk the mixture together.
  5. 5Whisk the mixture together.
  6. 6Whisk the mixture together.
  7. 7Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  8. 8Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  9. 9Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  10. 10In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1 tbsp of melted butter.
  11. 11In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1 tbsp of melted butter.
  12. 12In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1 tbsp of melted butter.
  13. 13Add the yeast mixture to the mixing bowl.
  14. 14Add the yeast mixture to the mixing bowl.
  15. 15Add the yeast mixture to the mixing bowl.
  16. 16Knead the dough for about 10 minutes using a stand mixer.
  17. 17Knead the dough for about 10 minutes using a stand mixer.
  18. 18Knead the dough for about 10 minutes using a stand mixer.
  19. 19Knead the dough for a couple of minutes by hand.
  20. 20Knead the dough for a couple of minutes by hand.
  21. 21Knead the dough for a couple of minutes by hand.
  22. 22Add the dough to a greased bowl and cover for 1 hour.
  23. 23Add the dough to a greased bowl and cover for 1 hour.
  24. 24Add the dough to a greased bowl and cover for 1 hour.
  25. 25Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
  26. 26Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
  27. 27Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
  28. 28Roll out each piece of dough.
  29. 29Roll out each piece of dough.
  30. 30Roll out each piece of dough.
  31. 31Grab the ends of the dough, cross them, cross them again, and then flip to form the pretzel shape.
  32. 32Grab the ends of the dough, cross them, cross them again, and then flip to form the pretzel shape.
  33. 33Grab the ends of the dough, cross them, cross them again, and then flip to form the pretzel shape.
  34. 34Boil water in a pan and add baking soda.
  35. 35Boil water in a pan and add baking soda.
  36. 36Boil water in a pan and add baking soda.
  37. 37Place the pretzels into the boiling water for about 30 seconds each.
  38. 38Place the pretzels into the boiling water for about 30 seconds each.
  39. 39Place the pretzels into the boiling water for about 30 seconds each.
  40. 40Transfer the pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  41. 41Transfer the pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  42. 42Transfer the pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  43. 43Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  44. 44Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  45. 45Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  46. 46Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  47. 47Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  48. 48Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  49. 49Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  50. 50Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  51. 51Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  52. 52Remove the baked pretzels from the oven.
  53. 53Remove the baked pretzels from the oven.
  54. 54Remove the baked pretzels from the oven.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup warm water
  • 0.75 cup warm water
  • 0.75 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbs melted butter
  • 1 tbs melted butter
  • 1 tbs melted butter
  • baking soda
  • baking soda
  • baking soda
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • sea salt
  • sea salt
  • sea salt

Equipment

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