Ingredients
1½cupwater,warm
1tspsugar
2tspsalt
2½tspactive dry yeast,(1 package)
4cupsall-purpose flour
2ozbutter,melted
10cupswater
⅔cupbaking soda
1large egg yolk,beaten with 1 tbsp water
kosher salt
Preparation
Combine the water, sugar, salt, and yeast in a stand mixer. Let sit for 5 to10 minutes or until foamy.
Add 2 cups of flour and the butter to the yeast mixture. With a dough hook, mix on low. Continue adding flour a bit at a time until combined.
Knead in the mixer with the hook for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth, or knead on the counter by hand for about 10 minutes.
Remove the dough, place in an oiled bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place and allow to rise for 60 minutes or until the dough has doubled.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line baking pans with parchment paper. Bring the water and baking soda to a boil.
Divide the dough into 8 pieces, then roll each piece into a 24-inch rope. Form the dough into a “U” shape. Cross the two ends over each other, then fold down to the bottom of the U to form a pretzel shape. Repeat with remaining pretzels.
Gently place the pretzels on a large spatula, then lower into the boiling water. Let boil for 10 to 15 seconds.
Gently lift out of the water, let the excess drip off, then place on prepared pan; allowing at least 2 inches between pretzels.
Brush each pretzel with egg wash, then sprinkle with salt.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden.
Serve warm, and enjoy!
