Bavarian Pretzel Recipe
Served with sweet Bavarian mustard. There’s a reason we sell over 40,000 each year. They’re wunderbar!
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Gradually add flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 3
Shape the Pretzels
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and twist it into a pretzel shape.
- 4
Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling solution for about 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Bake the Pretzels
Sprinkle the pretzels with coarse sea salt and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 6
Serve
Allow the pretzels to cool slightly before serving with sweet Bavarian mustard.
