Bavarian Pretzel Recipe
Lightly salted soft pretzels served with warm beer cheese sauce.
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Ingredients
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Bavarian Pretzel Ingredients
Method
Bavarian Pretzel Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes. Add in the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 3
Shape the Pretzels
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape it into a pretzel.
- 4
Prepare the 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 water for about 30 seconds, then remove 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.
