Basic Soft Pretzels

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Total Time

1 hour 15 minutes

Prep Time

1 hour

Cook Time

15 minutes

Rating

(21)

Ingredients

6-8 pretzels

1 cup warm milk
1 package instant yeast
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
more flour for dusting
1/4 cup baking soda whisked into 3–4 cups warm water
1 egg
coarse salt

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Step 1

Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, gently whisk the warm milk, yeast, brown sugar, butter, and salt. Stir in the flour until a dough forms. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead 10-15 times.

Step 2

Let the Dough Hang Out: Return to the bowl and drizzle with a little oil to prevent sticking. Cover with a cloth or plastic wrap and set aside for an hour to rise.

Step 3

Pretzel-ify: When the dough has risen, punch it back down and divide it into 6-8 sections. Roll each section into a long skinny rope. Fold it into a pretzel. Dip into the baking soda solution and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake: Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. Dip in cheese sauce, mustard, or beer cheese soup.

Chef’s notes

Simple and straightforward.

Domestic goals.

Make-able with just a bowl and a wooden spoon.

Soft, fluffy, pillowy.

Adaptable to your favorite shapes, flavors, etc.

Highly dip-able.

Yummy.

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