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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Baking Soda Solution
Topping
Dipping Sauces
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shaping the Pretzels
- 5
Divide Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
- 6
Shape Pretzels
Roll each piece into a long rope (about 24 inches long) and shape it into a pretzel by forming a knot in the middle and twisting the ends.
Baking the Pretzels
- 7
Prepare Baking Soda Solution
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
- 8
Boil Pretzels
Carefully drop each shaped pretzel into the boiling solution for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
- 10
Bake
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the pretzels for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serving
- 11
Prepare Dipping Sauces
Serve the warm pretzels with mustard, cheese sauce, and chocolate sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!