Soft Pretzels

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1½ cups warm water

• 2 teaspoons salt

• ⅓ cup baking soda (for boiling)

• Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

• Mix in flour and salt until fully combined. Knead on a floured surface for approximately 5 minutes until smooth.

• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Divide the dough into eight pieces and shape each into a pretzel.

• Boil water in a large pot; add baking soda. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds before transferring them to lined baking sheets.

• Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

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