Homemade Soft Pretzels

This is always a crowd pleaser - pro-tip, dip it in some Papa John’s garlic sauce.

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Ingredients

• 1.5 cups warm water

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 package of yeast (or 2.25 tsp)

• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour

• 4 tbsp melted butter

• 5 cups water + 1/3 cup of baking soda

• 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water

• Pretzel or coarse salt

Instructions

1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast - let bloom for 5 minutes

2. Add yeast to flour, salt, and butter using a dough hook in a stand mixer

3. Knead until smooth and elastic

4. Cover and rise for an hour until the dough has doubled in size

5. Preheat the oven to 450 when the dough has doubled

6. Form dough into pretzels

7. Heat the baking soda water to a rolling boil. Drop the dough into the water for 30 seconds - move immediately to a prepared baking sheet

8. Brush egg wash over each pretzel and top with salt

9. Bake for 12 minutes - until golden brown