yummerliscious soft pretzels

How To Make yummerliscious soft pretzels

• Step 1
  In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, yeast, sugar, 2 tablespoons of butter, and 1 1/3 cup water. Let this mixture stand until bubble begin to form, about 15 minutes.
• Step 2
  Stir in the salt and gradually stir in the remaining flour until dough can be picked up and kneaded on the counter. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes, adding more flour if needed.
• Step 3
  Divide the dough into 6 pieces and let them rest for a few minutes.
• Step 4
  Roll out one piece at a time into a rope about 15 inches long. Loop and twist into that cool pretzel shape. Set on a baking sheet while you roll out the remaining portions.
• Step 5
  Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Step 6
  Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a boil (remove from heat)and add the baking soda. Dip pretzels into the water bath for about 45 seconds, flipping over about halfway through. Place the soaked pretzels on a greased baking sheet.
• Step 7
  Brush them with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt. OR!! you could add the garlic powder, or cinnamon/sugar to the butter and brush them with that...can you say YUM!?!
• Step 8
  Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
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