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Ingredients
| water: 1/4 cup (warm) |
| granulated sugar: 1 tsp |
| active dry yeast: 4 oz |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 1/2 cups |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| water: 3/4 cup |
| baking soda: 2 Tbl |
| water: 1 cup (cold) |
Classic Soft Pretzels
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User rating:
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Prep Time
90 min -
Cook Time
20 min -
Servings
8 serving(s)
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- Combine yeast, warm water and sugar with pinch of salt in a dish and leave to foam for 5 minutes. Sift flour and remaining salt in a medium bowl. Add yeast mixture and 3/4 cup water and stir until everything comes together. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
- Place in a slightly oiled bowl and turn to coat, cover with plastic wrap and leave to rise for 1 hour.
- Dissolve baking soda in 1 cup cold water. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Punch down dough and cut into 8 pieces. Roll out each piece until approximately 18 inches long and twist into a pretzel shape. Dip pretzel into baking soda mixture and place on parchment covered baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Repeat with remaining pretzels.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until golden brown.