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Soft Pretzels
Originally found at Sugar Laws
1 pkg yeast
5 Tbsp sugar
1 cup warm water
3 cups flour
1 tsp salt
2.5 Tbsp canola oil
6 Tsp baking soda
2 cups hot water
Mix together yeast, sugar, and water, and allow to sit for 10 minutes, or until creamy and foamy. Stir in flour, salt, and oil until well combined. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 425. Take a small piece of dough and roll into a long rope. Set aside and repeat for remaining dough. Combine water and baking soda in a bowl and stir until soda is dissolved. Take a rope and twist into a pretzel shape, then dunk in the soda water and place on a greased sheet. Repeat for remaining ropes. Sprinkle with salt or other desired toppings.
Bake for 8 minutes, or until golden brown. If you wish to freeze, take them out a little early, freeze. Reheat in the oven until brown.
My Notes:
I had a little issue with the proportions here, because the original recipe called for 1 tsp of yeast, and I buy the packets, so I only had 2.5 tsp. Some of the proportions didn't quite transfer right, so my dough was a little off. But it turned out amazing. I've already eaten four of them. They're so lovely, warm and steamy right out of the oven.
I didn't use salt on top, but they were still amazing. I'm going to have to stop myself from eating more now...
