1 1/2 cups warm water (110 - 115 degrees)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 package dried yeast (7g)
22 oz (4 1/2 cups) all purpose flour
2 oz (60g) unsalted butter (melted)
Veg oil for bowl
10 cups water
3/4 cup baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
Method
- Combine 1 1/2 cups warm water, sugar, salt and sprinkle with dried yeast, allow to sit for 5 minutes
- Add flour and butter, using a dough hook, mix on low speed until combined. If not using a mixer, knead until elastic.
- Change to medium speed and knead 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from bowl, cover bowl with oil then place the dough back into bowl. Cover with plastic wrap for 50 - 55 minutes.
- Divide mixture in 16 even pieces and roll into a long sausage, create a pretzel shape.
- Bring 10 cups of water and bicarb soda to the boil (will only be gentle boil).
- Place each shaped pretzel into the boiling water for 1 minute.
- Place on prepared baking tray, sprinkle with sea salt and cook for 12 - 14 minutes.
- Place on drying rack until cool.
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