Hot Buttered Soft Pretzels Recipe {mall pretzel copycat}

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 stand mixer bowl, combine flour, pinch of salt, pinch of sugar, and yeast.

Add 1 cup of lukewarm water and stir to combine.

Attach the dough hook and knead on medium low for about 5 minutes.

Check the dough; it should be soft and a little tacky but not overly sticky.

Place the dough in a plastic bag and let it rise for 30 minutes.

After rising, cut the dough into eight pieces.

Oil the countertop and roll each piece into a long rope.

Form a pretzel shape by making a loop and slipping the end piece through the loop.

Dip each pretzel into a baking soda wash and place on a baking sheet.

Let the pretzels rise for 10 minutes.

Bake in a 500° oven for 9 to 10 minutes until puffed up and golden brown.

Brush the hot pretzels with butter.

Optionally sprinkle with coarse sea salt or shake in cinnamon sugar.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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