Homemade Pretzels

72 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3/4 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar to a measuring cup.
  2. 2Add 3/4 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar to a measuring cup.
  3. 3Add 3/4 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar to a measuring cup.
  4. 4Whisk the mixture.
  5. 5Whisk the mixture.
  6. 6Whisk the mixture.
  7. 7Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
  8. 8Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
  9. 9Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
  10. 10In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
  11. 11In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
  12. 12In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
  13. 13Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
  14. 14Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
  15. 15Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
  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 by hand for a couple of minutes.
  20. 20Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes.
  21. 21Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes.
  22. 22Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover it.
  23. 23Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover it.
  24. 24Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover it.
  25. 25Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  26. 26Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  27. 27Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  28. 28Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
  29. 29Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
  30. 30Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
  31. 31Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
  32. 32Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
  33. 33Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
  34. 34Grab the ends of the dough, cross them over, cross again, and then flip to form the pretzel shape.
  35. 35Grab the ends of the dough, cross them over, cross again, and then flip to form the pretzel shape.
  36. 36Grab the ends of the dough, cross them over, cross again, and then flip to form the pretzel shape.
  37. 37Bring some water to a boil in a saucepan.
  38. 38Bring some water to a boil in a saucepan.
  39. 39Bring some water to a boil in a saucepan.
  40. 40Add baking soda to the boiling water.
  41. 41Add baking soda to the boiling water.
  42. 42Add baking soda to the boiling water.
  43. 43Place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds on each side.
  44. 44Place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds on each side.
  45. 45Place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds on each side.
  46. 46Transfer the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  47. 47Transfer the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  48. 48Transfer the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  49. 49Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  50. 50Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  51. 51Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  52. 52Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  53. 53Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  54. 54Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  55. 55Bake the pretzels at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  56. 56Bake the pretzels at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  57. 57Bake the pretzels at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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Tips

  • The water should be 110 degrees F for activating the yeast.