Soft Pretzels

Method

1. 1
   • wheat flour500 g
   • dry yeast2 tsp
   • brown sugar1 tbsp
   • butter40 g
   • salt1 tbsp

   Make and rise the dough — Mix the flour, yeast, brown sugar and 2 tsp salt. Add the melted butter and about 300 ml warm water and knead to a smooth dough. Rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

2. 2

   Shape the pretzels — Divide into 8 pieces. Roll each into a long rope and twist into a pretzel shape. Heat the oven to 220°C/430°F.

3. 3
   • baking soda3 tbsp

   Boil the pretzels briefly — Bring a wide pan of water to a boil and stir in the baking soda. Dip each pretzel for 30 seconds, then lift onto a lined tray.

4. 4
   • brown sugar1 tbsp
   • egg1
   • salt1 tbsp

   Bake until deep brown — Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse salt and bake for 13-15 minutes until deep mahogany brown. Serve warm.

   ⏱15 min