Homemade Pretzels

1h 12m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar to a measuring cup.
  2. 2Whisk the mixture.
  3. 3Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  4. 4In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, melted butter, and the yeast mixture.
  5. 5Knead the dough for about 10 minutes using a stand mixer.
  6. 6Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes.
  7. 7Add the dough to a greased bowl.
  8. 8Cover and let it rise 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 over, cross again, and then flip to form a pretzel shape.
  12. 12Boil water and add baking soda to it.
  13. 13Submerge each pretzel in the boiling water for about 30 seconds per side.
  14. 14Transfer the pretzels to 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 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (unsalted)
  • baking soda
  • egg wash
  • sea salt

Equipment

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