HOMEMADE PRETZELS

Delicious homemade soft pretzels that are perfectly golden-brown with goodness of honey and from a recipe that is easy to make with basic ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup milk

1/2 cup water

1 Tablespoon unsalted butter

4 cups maida/ all-purpose flour

1 Tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon salt

2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast

Baking soda bath:

9 cups water

1/3 cup baking soda

For seasoning :

Sesame seeds

Egg for egg wash

Rock salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Whisk together flour, honey, salt, and yeast together in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

Combine the milk, water and butter together in a glass bowl. Microwave until the butter has melted. Mixture will be hot but not boiling

Pour this mixture into the mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients and beat using a hand mixer fitted with dough hook until it forms a soft dough that pulls away from sides of the bowl.

Tip : You can add a bit more flour if you feel the dough is sticky.

Knead, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth but still slightly tacky, about 5 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball and place in a clean, lightly greased bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest for about 10 to 15 minutes for the dough to double in size.

Preheat the oven to 220 degree C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.

Tip : you need this double layer so that the pretzels do not stick to the tray.

In a large bowl or large saucepan on stove, combine the baking soda with 9 cups water. Stir until the baking soda is dissolved and set to bowl.

Punch the dough to remove the air and then move onto a lightly floured work surface.

Cut equal sizes of the dough. Roll and stretch each piece rope. Curve ends of each rope to make a circle; cross ends at top. Twist ends once and lay over bottom of circle.

Gently dip each pretzel shaped dough into the soda solution and then directly on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten eggs and sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds and rock salt.

Bake until golden for 12 minutes. The pretzels are best enjoyed warm out of the oven.

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