How to Make Homemade Soft Pretzels | Perfect Recipe

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of warm water and 2 tablespoons of instant yeast.

Add 1 cup of milk, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of salt to the mixture.

Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and add to the bowl.

Gradually mix in 2 cups of flour on low speed until combined.

Continue adding flour gradually until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, testing for stickiness.

Knead the dough until it passes the windowpane gluten test, then form it into a ball.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 30 to 45 minutes in a warm place.

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal parts, weighing about 150 grams each if desired.

Roll each piece of dough into a long rope, approximately 30 inches long.

Shape each rope into a pretzel by forming a loop, crossing the ends, and pushing them down to form the shape.

Place the shaped pretzels on a baking sheet and allow them to rise again briefly before boiling.

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