Homemade Pretzels
Directions
- 1Add 3/4 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar to a measuring cup.
- 2Whisk the mixture.
- 3Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- 4In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
- 5Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
- 6Knead the dough for about 10 minutes using a stand mixer.
- 7Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes.
- 8Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover it.
- 9Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- 10Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
- 11Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
- 12Grab the ends of the dough, cross them over, cross again, and then flip to form the pretzel shape.
- 13Bring some water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 14Add baking soda to the boiling water.
- 15Place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds on each side.
- 16Transfer the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 17Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
- 18Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
- 19Bake the pretzels at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
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 unsalted butter
- baking soda
- egg wash
- sea salt
Equipment
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Tips
- The water should be 110 degrees F for activating the yeast.
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