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Soft Bavarian-Style Pretzels

Chewy, mahogany-crusted pretzels with that unmistakable flavor from a quick baking-soda bath. Great with whole-grain mustard.

40 minPrep
1 hr 45 minTotal time
8 large pretzelsMakes

Instructions

  1. Combine the water, sugar, and yeast. Add the flour, salt, and oil; knead 6 minutes until smooth. Rise 1 hour.
  2. Preheat to 425°F and bring the soda bath to a boil in a wide pot.
  3. Divide into 8 pieces, roll each into a 24-inch rope, and twist into pretzel shapes.
  4. Boil each pretzel 30 seconds, lift out with a slotted spatula, and place on a parchment-lined sheet.
  5. Sprinkle with pretzel salt and bake 12–15 minutes until deep brown.
  6. Brush with a little melted vegan butter or olive oil and serve warm.

Baker's tip

Ropes too springy? Let them rest 5 minutes; the gluten relaxes and they'll stretch.

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