Soft Pretzels

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 10 cups water mixed with 2/3 cup baking soda, for boiling
• 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbsp water, for brushing
• Coarse salt, for topping

Instructions

1. 1Stir yeast and sugar into warm water; let sit until foamy.
2. 2Stir in flour, salt, and melted butter to form a dough, then knead 8 minutes.
3. 3Let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
4. 4Divide into 8 pieces, roll into ropes, and twist into pretzel shapes.
5. 5Boil each pretzel in the baking soda water 20-30 seconds per side.
6. 6Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes.

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