Pretzel

Step by step

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water with sugar, rest 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix flour with salt, add yeast water and soft butter.

3. 3

   Knead vigorously for 10 minutes and let rise covered for 60 minutes.

4. 4

   Divide dough into 8 pieces, roll each into a 50 cm long strand, thicker in the middle.

5. 5

   Shape into pretzel form.

6. 6

   Rest pretzels on a tray in the fridge for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 220°C, bring a large pot with 2 L water and 4 tbsp baking soda to a boil.

8. 8

   Bathe pretzels individually for 30 seconds in the soda water, drain.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with coarse salt or pearl sugar, score and bake 15 minutes until golden brown.