Homemade Pretzels

1h 12m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Combine 3/4 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a measuring cup.
  2. 2Whisk the mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  3. 3In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of butter, and the yeast mixture.
  4. 4Knead the dough in a stand mixer for about 10 minutes.
  5. 5Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes.
  6. 6Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover for 1 hour.
  7. 7Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
  8. 8Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
  9. 9Form each rope into a pretzel shape by crossing the ends twice and flipping them over.
  10. 10Boil water in a large pan and add baking soda.
  11. 11Place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds per side.
  12. 12Transfer the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  13. 13Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  14. 14Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  15. 15Bake in the oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  16. 16Remove the golden brown pretzels from the oven.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup Warm water
  • 1 tsp Active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Melted unsalted butter
  • Baking soda
  • Egg wash
  • Sea salt

Equipment

Measuring cupWhiskMixing bowlStand mixerGreased bowlPlastic wrapDough cutterLarge panBaking sheetParchment paperBasting brushOven