Foolproof Pretzels
Directions
- 1In an electric mixing bowl, add 1.5 cups of warm water, 2.25 teaspoons of active dry yeast, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Whisk well and let sit for 5 minutes.
- 2After 5 minutes, add 0.25 cups of oil (vegetable oil is used in the video), 1 teaspoon of salt, and 4 cups of all-purpose flour (bread flour can be used instead). Mix with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes.
- 3Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it by hand until it becomes smooth.
- 4Spray a bowl with cooking spray and place the dough ball inside. Cover and place it somewhere warm for at least an hour to double in size.
- 5Once doubled, gently turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide it into 6 pieces (approximately 170 grams each).
- 6Shape each piece into a pretzel.
- 7In a baking pan, add some hot water and 0.25 cups of baking soda. Dip each pretzel into the mixture.
- 8Place pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush them with egg wash.
- 9Bake at 450 degrees for around 10 minutes.
- 10Once baked, let cool and store in a zip lock freezer bag. Reheat before eating if desired.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.25 cups oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups baking soda
- 1 egg wash
Equipment
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