Pretzel Recipe
Served with house-made cheese sauce
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Cheese Sauce
Method
Pretzel Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour.
- 4
Shape the Pretzels
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, roll each into a long rope, and twist into a pretzel shape.
- 5
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and stir in the baking soda.
- 6
Boil the Pretzels
Carefully place each pretzel in the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Bake
Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
