Soft Pretzel Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Pour 1.5 cups of warm water into the mixer bowl and dump it out into the sink.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the warm water.

Add 1 package of yeast to the water and mix; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and set aside.

In a separate bowl, measure out 4 cups of flour and mix in 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1 cup of flour to the yeast mixture to create a slurry.

Add the melted butter to the slurry and mix until smooth.

Add remaining flour gradually while mixing on medium speed until dough comes together and is not sticking to the bowl.

Knead the dough by hand for about 4 minutes until smooth and elastic; perform the window pane test.

Oil the dough lightly, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 40 minutes until doubled in size.

Boil 10 cups of water and preheat the oven to 450°F.

Measure out 2/3 cup of baking soda and add it to the boiling water.

Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a rope about 22 to 24 inches long.

Shape each rope into a pretzel by making a U-shape, twisting, and folding over.

Gently lower each pretzel into the boiling baking soda water for 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet.

Optional: brush with egg wash for a glossy finish and sprinkle with coarse salt.

Bake in the oven for about 12 minutes or until golden brown.

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