Vegetable oil: Place oil on top of the already kneaded dough ball then allow it to rise.
Hot water: To dip the pretzel dough in before baking.
Baking soda: Creates the color and texture you expect from a soft and golden pretzel.
Coarse salt: Sprinkle coarse salt as topping to your taste preference.
Optional dips: Cheese dip or mustard.
How to Make Homemade Pretzels:
Making delicious soft pretzels we all love from a stand is easier than you think. These step by step instructions will walk you through how to make the perfect pretzel time after time. This will quickly become a tried and true family favorite recipe!
Proof yeast: In a stand mixer add the warm water and yeast. Allow the yeast to proof and become bubbly about 5 minutes.
Mix in ingredients: With the dough hook attached, mix in the sugar, salt and flour one cup at a time with dough hook attached. If dough is too dry add in 1 tablespoon more of water. Remove the dough out of the bowl and knead into a ball. Place dough into a large bowl and add the oil on top.
Let dough rise: Cover and let rise until doubled.
Prep oven: Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Create pretzel shape with dough: Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Then roll each piece into a long rope and twist into a pretzel shape.
Wet pretzel dough and add salt: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Add the hot water and baking soda together in a medium sized bowl. Dip the pretzel into the bowl and place onto the baking sheets. Sprinkle the top with coarse sea salt.
The Recipe Critic Pro Tip:
If you skip baking soda bath then you will need to set your oven to broil for the last 5 minutes of your bake time. Or use an egg wash of one beaten egg instead.
Steps to make a soft pretzel.
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