Mellow Mushroom Pretzel Recipe
Soft pretzel served with a side of spicy mustard.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Spicy Mustard
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Once the yeast is activated, pour it into the flour mixture. Add olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking the Pretzels
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 6
Shape the Pretzels
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, then shape it into a pretzel.
- 7
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and stir in the baking soda.
- 8
Boil the Pretzels
Drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
Sprinkle with Sea Salt
Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of each pretzel.
- 10
Bake
Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Spicy Mustard Preparation
- 11
Mix Spicy Mustard
In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, honey, and cayenne pepper. Mix well until smooth.
