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1 + ½ tsp active dry yeast

¾ cup warm water (115°F)

1 Tbsp brown sugar

½ tsp salt

1 Tbsp melted butter

2 cups flour (extra for kneading)

2 cups water

⅛ cup baking soda

Butter or toppings for after

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1. Mix warm water, yeast & brown sugar in a bowl until dissolved.

2. Add salt + melted butter.

3. Add 1 cup flour and mix for 2 minutes.

4. Add the 2nd cup of flour and mix with a rubber scraper.

5. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth & elastic.

6. Cut into 6 pieces ➜ makes 3 pretzels.

7. Shape each piece into a pretzel and place on a baking sheet.

8. Freeze for 30 minutes to help them hold their shape.

9. Preheat oven to 475°F.

10. Bring 2 cups water to a boil and add baking soda.

11. Boil pretzels (3 at a time) for 15 seconds.

12. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.

13. Bake at 475°F for 8–10 minutes until golden.

14. Brush with melted butter + any toppings you love!

Leslie Longmire-glasser

You can let it rise, 20-30 minutes, an hour is better.

You can do 20 min then stick them in the fridge overnight for better flavor, up to about 5 days. They're good to 7, but start getting pretty funky.

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When you're rolling them out, cycle left to right. Should have a line of tubes in front of you. Stretch them till they start snapping back then move on to the next one, they need a couple-five minutes rest in between for the gluten to relax.

After they're formed, give them another 20-60 min rise before boiling/baking.