Homemade Soft Pretzels
Directions
- 1In a measuring cup, mix 1.5 cups of warm water, 2.25 teaspoons of yeast and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- 2In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 4.5 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of salt and mix them together.
- 3Add the yeast mixture and 0.25 cup of oil to the bowl. Mix on low for 5 minutes.
- 4Remove the dough from the mixer. It should be smooth and not stick to your hands.
- 5Lightly oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, seam side up, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for about an hour.
- 6Punch down the dough and lightly flour a surface. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.
- 7Shape each piece into a pretzel. Boil 6 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of baking soda on the stove.
- 8Preheat oven to 450°F.
- 9In a small bowl, whisk together an egg and a little bit of milk for the egg wash.
- 10Dip each pretzel into the boiling baking soda water for 15 seconds. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 11Brush each pretzel with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- 12Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 cups oil
- 6 cups water
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1 milk
- 1 coarse sea salt
Equipment
measuring cupswhiskstand mixer with dough hook attachmentglass bowlplastic wrapknifebaking sheetparchment paperslotted spoonpastry brush