SOFT HOMEMADE PRETZELS

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (368 grams) warm water
• 1 package (7 grams) dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon (4 grams) sugar
• 4 1/2 cups (540 grams) flour
• 1 teaspoon (5.6 grams) salt
• 1 egg beaten
• Coarse salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl add the warm water, sprinkle the yeast and sugar over the water, stir until dissolved, let sit for 3-5 minutes. Add flour and salt and stir to combine. Empty flour mixture onto a flat surface and knead until smooth and elastic (if really sticky add a little extra flour, although I didn't need to) for approximately 10 minutes.
In a lightly greased large bowl add the dough and turn to grease all over. Cover with a large towel (I used a folded up tablecloth) and let rise 1-2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down and knead a couple of times. Divide into 15-16 portions and form into pretzels, buns, sticks whatever you like.
Pre-heat oven to 450° (230° celsius)
In a large pot add 12 cups water, bring to a boil and then add ½ cup baking soda (use a big enough pot because once you add the baking soda it will bubble up, so be aware).
Add the pretzels one at a time for 30 seconds, remove with a slotted spoon and place on a lightly greased parchment paper lined cookie sheet, place approximately 2 inches apart.
Brush each pretzel with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets and let cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!