"The soft pretzel has been sold on the streets of New York City since at least the 1820s. Today, they are sold from ubiquitous metal carts found all over Manhattan and always offered with mustard. (From NYC Vegan, copyright © 2017 by Michael Suchman and Ethan Ciment. Used by permission. Photo by Jackie Sobon.)..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast
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4 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons nondairy butter (melted)
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Canola oil or other neutral oil (as needed)
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10 cups water
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2/3 cup baking soda
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Coarse salt (as needed)