Homemade Pretzels

I love the soft, chewy texture

of these homemade pretzels.

When I was making these, I found

myself wanting to rush the process.

DO NOT do that!

(Your pretzels will be tough if you

do not allow them to rise after

you dip them in the soda water)

This basic dough can

be very versatile. Make it savory by

adding in your favorite herb.

Or sweet with adding cinnamon.

 

Homemade Pretzels

3 Envelope's of  Active Dry Yeast~ I use Red Star

2 1/2 C. Warm Water

1 TBSP. Sugar

6 1/2 C. All Purpose Flour

 

Soda Water Bath

4 C. Warm Water

4 TBSP. Baking Soda

 

Begin by combining the yeast, water and sugar

in a glass bowl. Let bloom for 10 minutes.

Then pour yeast mixture into your

large mixing bowl, adding the flour.

*If you are making them savory or sweet, you will

 add in your additional ingredients at this time.

Blend with a dough hook attachment

until dough is smooth. Lightly rub oil

over the dough, cover and let the

dough rest and rise for 30 minutes.

Mix together the soda and water, stir

to help dissolve the baking soda.

Set aside for now.

Preheat oven to 350

Divide and shape the dough into

desired size and shape you want.

Take each pretzel and quickly

"dip" into the soda water bath.

Tap lightly to get any excess water

off the dough before placing the

pretzel onto a lightly sprayed

parchment lined baking sheet.

Now this is where you need to allow

the dough to rise. DO NOT RUSH!!!

Another 30-45 minutes is what it

took for mine to rise perfectly.

You can also brush each pretzel with

a light egg wash if desired before

you bake them. Bake for 15-18 Minutes.

When the pretzels are warm to the touch

you will "dip" or brush them with melted

butter, then add toppings such as

salt, poppy seeds, cinnamon/sugar.....

AMAZING!!

Lark