Pretzels Recipe
Salty & deep fried. Served hot with your choice of Cheese Sauce, house-made Honey Mustard, or Boetje’s Mustard
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Ingredients
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Dough
Dipping Sauces
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Let the Dough Rise
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Shaping & Boiling
- 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 form into a pretzel shape.
- 5
Boil the Pretzels
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Boil each pretzel in the solution for about 30 seconds on each side, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Frying
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or a large pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Fry the Pretzels
Fry the boiled pretzels in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 8