Homemade Pretzels

72 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3/4 cup of warm water to a measuring cup.
  2. 2Add 3/4 cup of warm water to a measuring cup.
  3. 3Add 3/4 cup of warm water to a measuring cup.
  4. 4Add 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast to the water.
  5. 5Add 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast to the water.
  6. 6Add 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast to the water.
  7. 7Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the water.
  8. 8Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the water.
  9. 9Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the water.
  10. 10Whisk the mixture.
  11. 11Whisk the mixture.
  12. 12Whisk the mixture.
  13. 13Let the yeast mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  14. 14Let the yeast mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  15. 15Let the yeast mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  16. 16In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour.
  17. 17In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour.
  18. 18In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour.
  19. 19Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the flour.
  20. 20Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the flour.
  21. 21Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the flour.
  22. 22Add 1 tablespoon of melted butter to the flour.
  23. 23Add 1 tablespoon of melted butter to the flour.
  24. 24Add 1 tablespoon of melted butter to the flour.
  25. 25Pour the yeast mixture into the mixing bowl with the flour.
  26. 26Pour the yeast mixture into the mixing bowl with the flour.
  27. 27Pour the yeast mixture into the mixing bowl with the flour.
  28. 28Knead the dough for about 10 minutes using a mixer.
  29. 29Knead the dough for about 10 minutes using a mixer.
  30. 30Knead the dough for about 10 minutes using a mixer.
  31. 31Remove the dough from the mixer and knead it by hand for a couple of minutes.
  32. 32Remove the dough from the mixer and knead it by hand for a couple of minutes.
  33. 33Remove the dough from the mixer and knead it by hand for a couple of minutes.
  34. 34Place the dough in a greased bowl.
  35. 35Place the dough in a greased bowl.
  36. 36Place the dough in a greased bowl.
  37. 37Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  38. 38Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  39. 39Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  40. 40Cut the risen dough into four equal pieces.
  41. 41Cut the risen dough into four equal pieces.
  42. 42Cut the risen dough into four equal pieces.
  43. 43Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
  44. 44Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
  45. 45Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
  46. 46Grab the ends of the dough rope.
  47. 47Grab the ends of the dough rope.
  48. 48Grab the ends of the dough rope.
  49. 49Cross the ends, then cross them again, and flip to form a pretzel shape.
  50. 50Cross the ends, then cross them again, and flip to form a pretzel shape.
  51. 51Cross the ends, then cross them again, and flip to form a pretzel shape.
  52. 52Bring water to a boil in a pan.
  53. 53Bring water to a boil in a pan.
  54. 54Bring water to a boil in a pan.
  55. 55Add baking soda to the boiling water.
  56. 56Add baking soda to the boiling water.
  57. 57Add baking soda to the boiling water.
  58. 58Place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds on each side.
  59. 59Place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds on each side.
  60. 60Place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds on each side.
  61. 61Transfer the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  62. 62Transfer the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  63. 63Transfer the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  64. 64Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  65. 65Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  66. 66Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  67. 67Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  68. 68Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  69. 69Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  70. 70Bake the pretzels at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  71. 71Bake the pretzels at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  72. 72Bake the pretzels at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  73. 73Serve and enjoy the homemade pretzels.
  74. 74Serve and enjoy the homemade pretzels.
  75. 75Serve and enjoy the homemade pretzels.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

mixing bowlwhiskstand mixergreased bowlpanbaking sheetbaking brushoven

Tips

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