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Directions:In a lager bowl add the water, sugar, and salt, mix and then add yeast on top. Let sit for 5 minutes or until the yeast begins to foam.
Add flour and butter and turn the mixer to low and mix until everything is combined. Turn the speed to medium to knead for about 5 -7 minutes or until you have a smooth dough (use a dough hook attachment)
Brush the bottom and sides of a large bowl with oil. Place the dough in the oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees, take 2 baking sheet and place parchment paper on top. Spray or brush oil on Parchment paper.
Add water and baking soda to a large pot on medium heat and let the water come to a rolling boil.
Now that the dough has risen it's time to create pretzels. Cut dough into 12 equal pieces, roll each piece into rope and make a U shape, then press the ends of the rope at the bottom of the U shape and pinch the ends. Thats the traditional pretzel shape. Feel free to make your own shape. Place your pretzels onto oiled parchment paper atop of baking sheet.
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Carefully lace the pretzels into boiling water for 30 seconds, 1 to 2 at a time. Remove from boiling water with a flat spatula and put them back on the oiled parchment paper lined baking sheets. Once pretzels have been boiled brush them with egg wash and sprinkle each one with desired topping
bake 12-15 minutes or until deeply golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes on cooking rack |
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