Giant Pretzel Recipe
Giant pretzel served with melted cheese sauce
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Cheese Sauce Ingredients
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 3
First Rise
Place the 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.
- 4
Shape Pretzel
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and twist it into a pretzel shape.
- 5
Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add baking soda. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.