Soft Jumbo Pretzels With Spicy Mustard Recipe
Enjoy our Soft Jumbo Pretzels served warm with a side of zesty spicy mustard for dipping.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Method
Pretzel Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
Add all-purpose flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- 4
Shape Pretzels
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into a pretzel.
- 5
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.
- 6
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
