Pretzel Bread Recipe

Time2h

Serves8

Homemade butter

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Ingredients

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1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Once the yeast is activated, pour it into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
5
Shape Pretzels
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and twist into a pretzel shape.
6
Boil Pretzels
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda. Carefully place each pretzel into the boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7
Top with Sea Salt
Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the pretzels before baking.
8
Bake Pretzels
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the pretzels for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

9
Whip Cream
In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed until it thickens and eventually separates into butter and buttermilk.
10
Drain Buttermilk
Once the butter has formed, drain off the buttermilk and reserve it for another use or discard.
11
Knead Butter
Knead the butter by hand or with a spatula to remove any remaining buttermilk, then mix in salt to taste.
12
Store Butter
Transfer the butter to a container and refrigerate until ready to serve.