Homemade Pretzels

1h 12m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3/4 cup of warm water to a measuring cup.
  2. 2Add 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast to the water.
  3. 3Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the water.
  4. 4Whisk the mixture.
  5. 5Let the yeast mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  6. 6In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour.
  7. 7Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the flour.
  8. 8Add 1 tablespoon of melted butter to the flour.
  9. 9Pour the yeast mixture into the mixing bowl with the flour.
  10. 10Knead the dough for about 10 minutes using a mixer.
  11. 11Remove the dough from the mixer and knead it by hand for a couple of minutes.
  12. 12Place the dough in a greased bowl.
  13. 13Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  14. 14Cut the risen dough into four equal pieces.
  15. 15Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
  16. 16Grab the ends of the dough rope.
  17. 17Cross the ends, then cross them again, and flip to form a pretzel shape.
  18. 18Bring water to a boil in a pan.
  19. 19Add baking soda to the boiling water.
  20. 20Place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds on each side.
  21. 21Transfer the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  22. 22Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  23. 23Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  24. 24Bake the pretzels at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  25. 25Serve and enjoy the homemade pretzels.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

mixing bowlwhiskstand mixergreased bowlpanbaking sheetbaking brushoven

Tips

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

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