buttery soft pretzels

How To Make buttery soft pretzels

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  Step 1
  Warm milk in microwave or stove top to about 108 degrees. Make sure its not too hot, you should be able to keep your finger in it.
• Step 2
  Stir in yeast and let sit 3 mins.
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  Step 3
  Add butter, salt and sugar mix in well. Then add the flour half of it first, then the rest.
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  Step 4
  Knead with stand mixer dough hook 5-8 minutes, adding sprinkles of flour if needed. Dough should not be sticky. When it is ready it should be smooth, silky and elastic.
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  Step 5
  Place in greased bowl and cover. Set in warm moist area to let rise 1 hour. I turn on the oven for just a few mins and then turn it back off just to get it warm. I cover the bowl with a damp towel.
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  Step 6
  After dough has about doubled in size, turn out on floured surface. Turn oven on now to 400 degrees.
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  Step 7
  Go ahead and mix up the warm water and baking soda until its dissolved. Set aside.
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  Step 8
  Punch down dough a bit and cut into 10-12 equal pieces.
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  Step 9
  Roll out each piece into 24 inch ropes, keeping the size consistent throughout end to end.
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  Step 10
  Twist into pretzel shapes.
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  Step 11
  Dip each pretzel into the water bath.
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  Step 12
  Place on parchment covered baking sheet. Sprinkle with the salt lightly. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter immediately. ENJOY!!!
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  Step 13
  *Alternate variations... add garlic powder to the melted butter and brush it on when done... Also, you can leave off the salt and add a cinnamon sugar dusting before baking. The dough can also be tied in knots or cut into "bites" for different shapes. I made a warm beer cheese fondue dipping sauce that was fabulous!!!!
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