Bavarian Pretzels Recipe
Warm pretzels served with cheese sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Baking Soda Solution
Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Method
Prepare Pretzel Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the melted butter and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
Forming Pretzels
- 4
Shape the Pretzels
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 24 inches long, and shape it into a pretzel.
- 5
Prepare Baking Soda Solution
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add the baking soda to the boiling water.
- 6
Boil the Pretzels
Carefully place each pretzel into the boiling baking soda solution for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 7
Sprinkle with Salt
Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of each pretzel before baking.
Bake Pretzels
- 8
Bake
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Bake the pretzels for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
