Soft Pretzels

By RuthLouise

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 packet dry active yeast
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons oil, divided
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Coarse salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

In a bowl, mix water, salt, and sugar until combined. Add yeast, and let rest 5 minutes until yeast starts to foam.

Add flour and 2 tablespoons of oil, and mix thoroughly until a dough forms. 4. Remove the dough and use the remaining oil to cover the bowl.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour.

Cut dough into 8 pieces and roll them out into thin ropes, twisting the two ends to form a pretzel shape.

Add baking soda to a large pot of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds per side.

Transfer pretzels to a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with salt.

Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.