Bavarian Soft Pretzels Recipe
warm soft pretzels, served with honey mustard & warm cheese sauce
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. Add in the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 3
Shape the Pretzels
Preheat the 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 shape it into a pretzel.
- 4
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.
- 5
Bake the Pretzels
Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of the pretzels and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.