Handmade Pretzel Recipe
A labor of love, our handmade pretzel is served with our Blonde Eagle Ale beer cheese sauce. It’s our brewer’s favorite!
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Method
Pretzel Preparation and Baking
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Add the salt and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 3
Shape the Pretzels
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, then shape into a pretzel.
- 4
Prepare the Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil. Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
