Pretzels

description:

Pretzels in the oven

ingredients:

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/8 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups warm water (110°)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup bread flour
2 cups warm water (110°)
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt

instructions:

1) In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water.

2) Stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover, and let rise for one hour.

3) Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan. Line 6 baking sheets with parchment paper.

4) After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner.

5) Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution. Place onto parchment covered baking sheets, and let rise 15 to 20 minutes.

6) Preheat an oven to 450°.

7) Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt, garlic salt or cinnamon sugar.

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