Fried Soft Pretzels Recipe
If you’ve ever worked in a commercial kitchen, you now we’ll try and fry anything and this one was so good we have to share it with you—our house pimento cheese
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Method
Pretzel Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Add the salt and flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 3
Shape the Pretzels
Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 350°F (175°C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into a pretzel.
- 4
Boil the Pretzels
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Carefully drop the pretzels into the boiling water, cooking 30 seconds on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Fry the Pretzels
Fry the pretzels in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve warm with house pimento cheese on the side for dipping.
