Homemade German Pretzels
Source: https://amandascookin.com/homemade-german-pretzels/ Ingredients: - 1 ½ oz active dry yeast 4 1/2 teaspoons - 1 cup lukewarm water 110-115 F - 4 cups all-purpose flour (sifted) - 2 teaspoons salt - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter - Coarse salt for sprinkling Soda Bath: - 2 quarts water - ½ cup baking soda Instructions: 1. Dissolve yeast in the lukewarm water. Mix flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Form a well in the flour mixture then add the sugar to the center of the well. Pour the yeast/water mixture into the well. Let it rest for 15 minutes before mixing. 2. Add the softened butter to the mixing bowl and knead everything to a smooth dough. I used the dough hook on my Kitchenaid for about 6 minutes on speed #2, I did have to add about a tablespoon of additional water as it was not quite gathering all the dry ingredients. Remove the dough hook and let the dough rest for 30 minutes. 3. Cut the dough into twelve equal parts, then roll ea...
