Homemade Soft Pretzels

🧂 Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup lukewarm water (105F / 40C temperature)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon light olive oil or vegetable oil (sunflower or corn oil)
• 2 cups all purpose flour

  (250 grams)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons baking soda
• 4-5 cups water
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• 1/2-1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1-2 tablespoons butter (melted)

Instructions

• 1 In the bowl of the stand up mixer add the lukewarm water and sugar, mix then
  sprinkle the yeast on top, let sit 5 minutes then mix together.
• 2 To the yeast mixture add the oil, flour and salt start to knead with the dough
  hook. Knead on speed #2 for approximately 3-4 minutes, until you have a firm
  smooth dough.
• 3 Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and knead into a smooth ball.
  Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl turning the dough to oil it all over.
  Cover the bowl with plastic and place in a warm draft free area until doubled in
  bulk, about 1-2 hours.
• 4 Punch the dough down and cut into 4 pieces. On a lightly floured flat surface
  roll each piece into a 18-20 inches (50cm) long rope. Form into pretzels (see
  photos). Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, cover with plastic wrap
  and let rise 30-45 minutes.
• 5 Pre-heat oven to 425F (220C).
• 6 In a large pot add the water and baking soda, bring to a boil and boil the
  pretzels one or two at a time, turning once with a slotted spoon for about 45
  seconds. Move the pretzels to the wire rack to dry then place on the parchment
  paper lined cookie sheet, brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Move immediately to
  a wire rack to cool or best eaten warm. Brush with melted butter before serving
  if desired. Enjoy!

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