Pretzels
Classic soft pretzels with a golden-brown crust and a generous sprinkle of coarse salt. Perfect for snacking or serving with mustard.
- Total time
- 105 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup baking soda
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
Instructions
- 1
Dissolve yeast and brown sugar in warm water; let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Mix in flour and melted butter until a dough forms; knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
- 3
Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
- 4
Punch down dough; divide into 8 pieces and roll each into a 20-inch rope.
- 5
Shape each rope into a U, twist the ends, and press down to form a pretzel.
- 6
Boil 8 cups water with baking soda; dip each pretzel for 30 seconds, then drain.
- 7
Place on a baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- 8
Cool on a rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- baking sheet
- pot for boiling
- slotted spoon
- kitchen towel
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