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Bavarian Soft Pretzels

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PREP TIME
40 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
80 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Snack German
Bavarian Soft Pretzels
Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided, or more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt, or to taste
Instructions
1
Gather and prepare all necessary ingredients for the recipe.
2
Combine 1 cup of flour, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Using an electric whisk or spoon, mix the ingredients until they form a smooth paste. Gradually add in water and softened butter, stirring continuously until the mixture is well incorporated.
3
Allow the mixture to rest for 15 minutes, during which time it should start to show signs of fermentation and bubble formation.
4
Add salt to the yeast mixture, then gradually incorporate 2 1/2 cups of flour until a cohesive ball of dough can be formed.
5
Knead the dough for 8 minutes, using a kneading motion to develop its elasticity. If necessary, add more flour to achieve the desired consistency.
6
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and let them rest for a short period of time, allowing the gluten to relax.
7
Take one piece of dough and shape it into a 15-inch rope. Twist the rope into a pretzel shape, forming a loop at one end.
8
Place the shaped pretzels onto a prepared baking sheet and cover them with a clean cloth. Allow them to rise for 15 minutes, during which time they should begin to expand.
9
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with butter or cooking spray.
10
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda and remove the pot from the heat.
11
Dip each pretzel into the water bath for about 45 seconds, flipping it over halfway through. This will help create a crust on the pretzel.
12
Transfer the soaked pretzels to the prepared baking sheet. Brush them with melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
13
Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven until they are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.