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Homemade pretzels!

-:- Ingredients -:-

1 c. warm water

2 packages (about 4 1/2 tsp.) active dry yeast

2 tbsp. sugar

3 c. all purpose flour

2 tsp. baking soda

butter

1 egg

Kosher salt

-:- Method -:-

Mix yeast and warm water.

Add the sugar and stir. Let the yeast proof for a couple of minutes.

Stir in the flour.

Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes.

Let the dough rise for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Bring half a pot of water to boil. Add the baking soda to boiling water.

Form pieces of dough into the classic pretzel shape.

Set the formed pretzel in boiling soda water for 5-10 seconds.

Place on a greased cookie sheet.

Brush with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with salt.

Bake until golden brown. Ours were in the oven for about 20 minutes.

Love, T.