Zach's Family Feast Pretzel Recipe
A 12" grande baked pretzel lightly brushed with garlic butter and parmesan cheese, served with a side of queso, parmesan ranch dipping sauce & honey mustard.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Garlic Butter
Dipping Sauces
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow the mixture to sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough 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.
Pretzel Shaping and Baking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 6
Shape Pretzel
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 24 inches long, and shape into a pretzel.
- 7
Boil Pretzel
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil. Carefully place each pretzel in the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Egg Wash and Salt
Brush each pretzel with egg yolk mixed with a tablespoon of water, then sprinkle coarse sea salt on top.
- 9
Bake Pretzel
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Garlic Butter and Toppings
- 10
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese.
- 11
Dipping Sauces Preparation
- 12
Mix Dipping Sauces
In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing with parmesan cheese. In another bowl, mix honey with the queso dip until smooth.