Pretzels

Ingredients

• Water 15 fl oz
• Brown Sugar 0 oz
• Dry yeast 0 oz
• Ocean salt to taste
• Butter 5 oz
• Wheat Flour 25 oz
• Whole egg 1 piece
• Activated Baking Soda 5 oz
• Vegetable Oil to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Mix the yeast with sugar and 480 ml of warm water, then let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foam forms.

Step 3

Then add the melted butter, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and the flour, and knead into a firm dough.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a bowl greased with vegetable oil, cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in a warm spot for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil and add baking soda.

Step 6

Divide the risen dough into twelve portions.

Step 7

Roll each piece into a thin rope about 50 cm long. Lift the ends on the table, shaping the rope into a horseshoe, then cross the ends over each other twice and lower them, connecting them to the bottom part. Place the prepared shapes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Step 8

Briefly boil the pretzels in boiling water with baking soda for 20–30 seconds.

Step 9

Brush the parboiled pretzels with a beaten egg yolk mixed with a tablespoon of water, then sprinkle with coarse salt.

Step 10

Place them in the oven preheated to 445°F for 12–15 minutes.