Giant Warm Soft Pretzel Recipe
Served with choice of nacho cheese sauce or Dijon mustard.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Method
Preparation and Baking
Activate Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
Make Dough
Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
First Rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape Pretzels
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into a pretzel.
Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Serve
Serve warm with your choice of nacho cheese sauce or Dijon mustard.
