Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (110-115 F)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk flour and salt in a large bowl, then stir in yeast mixture and melted butter to form a dough.
- Knead on a floured surface 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
- Punch down dough and divide into 1-inch ropes. Cut into 1-inch pieces and roll into balls.
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Bring a pot of water to a boil and dissolve baking soda in it. Boil bites 30 seconds, then transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter; sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Serve warm with mustard or cheese dip.
Notes
- For extra chew, let the dough rise a bit longer if time allows.
- The baking soda bath is key for authentic pretzel texture and color.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat briefly in a 350 F oven.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (6 bites)
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
