Pretzel

Delicious Pretzel Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 ¼ cups warm water
• 1/3 cup baking soda
• Coarse salt for topping

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, brown sugar, and salt. Gradually add the warm water while stirring until a dough forms.
2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
4. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Punch down the dough and divide it into equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape it into a pretzel.
6. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the baking soda. Boil each pretzel for approximately 30 seconds, then transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
7. Bake the pretzels for about 12-14 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy your freshly baked pretzels plain or with your favorite dips such as cheese sauce, mustard, or honey-mustard dressing.