Name: Bavarian Pretzels Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups warm water; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 tsp active dry yeast; 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp salt; ¼ cup baking soda; Coarse salt, for topping

How To Make Bavarian Pretzels

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Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 ½ cups warm water
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp active dry yeast
4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
¼ cup baking soda
Coarse salt, for topping

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well until the dough forms a ball. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 20 inches long. Shape the rope into a pretzel by making a loop, crossing the ends over each other, and pressing them onto the bottom of the pretzel.
In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add baking soda and stir until dissolved. Working with one pretzel at a time, carefully drop it into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove it using a slotted spoon and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve the Bavarian Pretzels warm with mustard or cheese sauce.