Homemade Soft Pretzels

75 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1In a measuring cup, mix 1.5 cups of warm water, 2.25 teaspoons of yeast and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. 2In a measuring cup, mix 1.5 cups of warm water, 2.25 teaspoons of yeast and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  3. 3In a measuring cup, mix 1.5 cups of warm water, 2.25 teaspoons of yeast and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  4. 4In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 4.5 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of salt and mix them together.
  5. 5In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 4.5 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of salt and mix them together.
  6. 6In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 4.5 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of salt and mix them together.
  7. 7Add the yeast mixture and 0.25 cup of oil to the bowl. Mix on low for 5 minutes.
  8. 8Add the yeast mixture and 0.25 cup of oil to the bowl. Mix on low for 5 minutes.
  9. 9Add the yeast mixture and 0.25 cup of oil to the bowl. Mix on low for 5 minutes.
  10. 10Remove the dough from the mixer. It should be smooth and not stick to your hands.
  11. 11Remove the dough from the mixer. It should be smooth and not stick to your hands.
  12. 12Remove the dough from the mixer. It should be smooth and not stick to your hands.
  13. 13Lightly oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, seam side up, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for about an hour.
  14. 14Lightly oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, seam side up, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for about an hour.
  15. 15Lightly oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, seam side up, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for about an hour.
  16. 16Punch down the dough and lightly flour a surface. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.
  17. 17Punch down the dough and lightly flour a surface. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.
  18. 18Punch down the dough and lightly flour a surface. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.
  19. 19Shape each piece into a pretzel. Boil 6 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of baking soda on the stove.
  20. 20Shape each piece into a pretzel. Boil 6 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of baking soda on the stove.
  21. 21Shape each piece into a pretzel. Boil 6 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of baking soda on the stove.
  22. 22Preheat oven to 450°F.
  23. 23Preheat oven to 450°F.
  24. 24Preheat oven to 450°F.
  25. 25In a small bowl, whisk together an egg and a little bit of milk for the egg wash.
  26. 26In a small bowl, whisk together an egg and a little bit of milk for the egg wash.
  27. 27In a small bowl, whisk together an egg and a little bit of milk for the egg wash.
  28. 28Dip each pretzel into the boiling baking soda water for 15 seconds. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  29. 29Dip each pretzel into the boiling baking soda water for 15 seconds. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  30. 30Dip each pretzel into the boiling baking soda water for 15 seconds. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  31. 31Brush each pretzel with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  32. 32Brush each pretzel with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  33. 33Brush each pretzel with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  34. 34Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  35. 35Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  36. 36Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 0.25 cups oil
  • 0.25 cups oil
  • 0.25 cups oil
  • 6 cups water
  • 6 cups water
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 milk
  • 1 milk
  • 1 milk
  • 1 coarse sea salt
  • 1 coarse sea salt
  • 1 coarse sea salt

Equipment

measuring cupswhiskstand mixer with dough hook attachmentglass bowlplastic wrapknifebaking sheetparchment paperslotted spoonpastry brush