Soft Pretzels Recipe

Average
Average budget

Ingredients

1- .25 oz. pkg active dry yeast
2 Tb. brown sugar
1 1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. warm water (110 degrees)
4 c. flour
2 c. warm water (110 degrees)
2 Tb. baking soda
2 Tb. melted butter
2 Tb. kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl dissolve yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 c. warm water. Stir in flour and knead dough on floured surface until smooth and elastic (~8 mins.). Place in greased bowl, turn to coat surface. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Step 2

After dough has risen, combine 2 c. warm water and baking soda in 8" square pan.

Step 3

Remove dough from bowl and cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin and twist into pretzel shape. Dip pretzel into soda water and place on parchment covered cookie sheet and let rise 15-20 minutes.

Step 4

Bake at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with salt or cinnamon and sugar.