Homemade Pretzels

1h 12m
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. 2Whisk the mixture together.
  3. 3Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  4. 4In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1 tbsp of melted butter.
  5. 5Add the yeast mixture to the mixing bowl.
  6. 6Knead the dough for about 10 minutes using a stand mixer.
  7. 7Knead the dough for a couple of minutes by hand.
  8. 8Add the dough to a greased bowl and cover for 1 hour.
  9. 9Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
  10. 10Roll out each piece of dough.
  11. 11Grab the ends of the dough, cross them, cross them again, and then flip to form the pretzel shape.
  12. 12Boil water in a pan and add baking soda.
  13. 13Place the pretzels into the boiling water for about 30 seconds each.
  14. 14Transfer the pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  15. 15Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  16. 16Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  17. 17Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  18. 18Remove the baked pretzels from the oven.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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