Mall Pretzels
30 min plus risePrep Time
10 minCook Time
2 hrsTotal Time
12Servings
Dough
- 1 (¼ oz) package active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1⅛ teaspoons salt
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup bread flour
Boil and finish
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast, brown sugar, and salt in 1½ cups warm water. Stir in flours. Knead until smooth, about 8 minutes. Rise in a greased bowl 1 hour.
- Mix 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8-inch pan. Line sheets with parchment.
- Cut dough into 12 pieces. Roll each into a thin 3-foot rope. Twist into pretzels, dip in soda water, and rise 15–20 minutes.
- Bake at 450°F 8–10 minutes until golden. Brush with butter and sprinkle coarse salt, garlic salt, or cinnamon sugar.