Buttery Pretzels
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Mix warm water, yeast, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Let it sit until frothy (5 10 min).
- 2Combine the yeast mixture with remaining brown sugar, salt, melted butter, and flour. Knead until smooth.
- 3Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 2 hours (or overnight in fridge).
- 4Punch down dough, divide into 8 pieces, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels. Rest for 30 minutes.
- 5Boil water with baking soda. Drop pretzels in for 30 seconds per side, then return to baking sheet.
- 6Brush with egg yolk, sprinkle salt, bake at 450 F for 12 14 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons melted, cooled butter
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- baking soda
- egg yolk
- salt for sprinkling
Equipment
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