Homemade Soft Pretzels - Recipe by Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 207

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water (between 110-115°F) with sugar and salt.

Sprinkle one package of dried yeast on top of the water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it foams.

Turn the mixer on low and mix the yeast mixture, then gradually add 4.5 to 5 cups of all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, until incorporated.

Add melted butter to the mixture and continue to add flour until the dough comes together.

Increase the mixer speed to medium and knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth. Alternatively, knead by hand for 10 to 15 minutes.

Oil a bowl with vegetable oil and place the dough inside, oiling the top to prevent a dry skin.

Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper and spraying with non-stick spray or brushing with vegetable oil.

In a large roasting pan, bring 8 cups of water to a boil and add baking soda to it.

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Sprinkle flour on the counter and cut the risen dough into 12 equal pieces.

Shape each piece of dough into a pretzel shape, working quickly to maintain the dough's lightness.

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