Homemade Soft Pretzels

How to Make Homemade Soft Pretzels at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• mustard
• cheese sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine 1.5 cups of warm water (about 110°F) with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and the packet of active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.

3. 3

   Once the yeast mixture is frothy, pour it into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.

4. 4

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

6. 6

   Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

7. 7

   In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a boil.

8. 8

   Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope (about 24 inches long) and shape it into a pretzel.

9. 9

   Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheets.

10. 10

    Brush each pretzel with melted unsalted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

11. 11

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pretzels are golden brown.

12. 12

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with mustard or cheese sauce.