Homemade Soft Pretzels - Easy Enough for High School Students

Prepare the yeast mixture by combining 1.5 teaspoons of yeast, 3/4 cup of warm water at 111°F, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it activates.

After 10 minutes, check the yeast mixture to ensure it has bubbled up.

In a mixing bowl, combine the activated yeast mixture with melted butter.

Add flour and salt to the mixture and begin to knead the dough by hand.

Transfer the dough to a clean surface and continue kneading until it feels soft and not sticky.

Shape the dough into various forms: traditional pretzels, twists, and nuggets.

For shaping, roll the dough into ropes about 18 to 24 inches long.

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for the shaped pretzels.

Let the pretzels rest for a few minutes before baking.

Bake the pretzels until golden brown, checking them after 12 minutes.

Prepare a cinnamon sugar mixture for some of the pretzels after baking.

Brush the baked pretzels with butter and coat them in cinnamon sugar if desired.

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