Homemade Pretzels

1h 12m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add warm water to a measuring cup.
  2. 2Add active dry yeast to the warm water.
  3. 3Add sugar to the mixture.
  4. 4Whisk the mixture together.
  5. 5Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  6. 6Add flour to a mixing bowl.
  7. 7Add salt to the flour.
  8. 8Add melted butter to the bowl.
  9. 9Pour in the yeast mixture.
  10. 10Knead the dough in a stand mixer for about 10 minutes.
  11. 11Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes.
  12. 12Place the dough into a greased bowl.
  13. 13Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  14. 14Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
  15. 15Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope.
  16. 16Form the pretzel shape by grabbing the ends, crossing them, crossing again, and then flipping.
  17. 17Boil water in a pot and add baking soda.
  18. 18Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds per side.
  19. 19Place the boiled pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  20. 20Brush the pretzels with an egg wash.
  21. 21Sprinkle sea salt on top of the pretzels.
  22. 22Bake in the oven 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
  • sea salt

Equipment

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