Homemade Pretzels
Directions
- 1Combine 3/4 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a measuring cup.
- 2Combine 3/4 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a measuring cup.
- 3Combine 3/4 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a measuring cup.
- 4Whisk the mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- 5Whisk the mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- 6Whisk the mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- 7In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of butter, and the yeast mixture.
- 8In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of butter, and the yeast mixture.
- 9In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of butter, and the yeast mixture.
- 10Knead the dough in a stand mixer for about 10 minutes.
- 11Knead the dough in a stand mixer for about 10 minutes.
- 12Knead the dough in a stand mixer for about 10 minutes.
- 13Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes.
- 14Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes.
- 15Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes.
- 16Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover for 1 hour.
- 17Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover for 1 hour.
- 18Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover for 1 hour.
- 19Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
- 20Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
- 21Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
- 22Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
- 23Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
- 24Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
- 25Form each rope into a pretzel shape by crossing the ends twice and flipping them over.
- 26Form each rope into a pretzel shape by crossing the ends twice and flipping them over.
- 27Form each rope into a pretzel shape by crossing the ends twice and flipping them over.
- 28Boil water in a large pan and add baking soda.
- 29Boil water in a large pan and add baking soda.
- 30Boil water in a large pan and add baking soda.
- 31Place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds per side.
- 32Place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds per side.
- 33Place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds per side.
- 34Transfer the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 35Transfer the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 36Transfer the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 37Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
- 38Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
- 39Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
- 40Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
- 41Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
- 42Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
- 43Bake in the oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
- 44Bake in the oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
- 45Bake in the oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
- 46Remove the golden brown pretzels from the oven.
- 47Remove the golden brown pretzels from the oven.
- 48Remove the golden brown pretzels from the oven.
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 tbsp Melted unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Melted unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Melted unsalted butter
- Baking soda
- Baking soda
- Baking soda
- Egg wash
- Egg wash
- Egg wash
- Sea salt
- Sea salt
- Sea salt
Equipment
Measuring cupWhiskMixing bowlStand mixerGreased bowlPlastic wrapDough cutterLarge panBaking sheetParchment paperBasting brushOven