Super Easy SOFT PRETZEL

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

Mix 4 and 1/2 cups flour, 3 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp instant yeast, and 1 and 1/2 tsp salt.

Add 1 and 1/2 cups water and 3 tbsp oil; mix until incorporated.

Knead until smooth and form into a ball.

Grease a bowl with oil, place the dough inside, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size.

Transfer the dough to a floured counter and form into a rectangular shape about 30 cm.

Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces.

Roll each piece and form into a pretzel shape as shown.

Boil 1.5 liters of hot water and add 1/4 cup baking soda; mix.

Dip each formed pretzel into the boiling water for 20 seconds.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

Place the pretzels on a lined baking sheet.

Brush each pretzel with an egg wash made from 1 beaten egg and 1 tbsp milk.

Top with coarse sea salt and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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