Homemade Pretzels Finally Perfect!

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

coarse sea salt

🥗Healthier: Himalayan pink salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Himalayan salt offers trace minerals.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Dissolve dry yeast and brown sugar in warm water; let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.

Mix in the yeast mixture until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in an oiled bowl; cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Prepare a baking soda bath by boiling 8 cups of water and adding a quarter cup of baking soda.

Divide the dough into equal pieces and roll each into a rope.

Shape each rope into a pretzel form.

Dip each pretzel in the baking soda bath for 30 seconds, then place on a baking sheet.

Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with salt flakes.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

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