Pretzel

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 500 g flour
• 1 packet of dry yeast
• 3 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 40 g butter, soft
• 255 ml water, warm
• 1 ½ liters of water
• 60 g baking soda
• Salt, coarse for sprinkling

Instructions

Working time approx. 1 hour; Rest time approx. 3 hours; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 4 hours 15 minutes

simple and delicious, makes 10 pieces

Mix the yeast, sugar, and warm water and let stand for about 10 minutes. Knead the flour, salt, butter, and yeast mixture (if the dough is too dry, add a little more warm water), cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for about 1-2 hours, until it has roughly doubled in size. Then knead the dough again well and divide into 10 pieces. Shape these into balls, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for about 1 hour. Shape the balls into strands about 45 cm long, thicker in the middle than on the outside. Twist each ball once and press down firmly on the opposite side. Place the pretzels on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and let rise for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat until it is no longer boiling. Add the baking soda carefully and in small amounts to the water, as it foams a lot and could stain clothing. Using a slotted spoon, lower the pretzels into the hot (but not boiling!) brine for 30-35 seconds and return them to the baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt to taste and bake at 200°C for approximately 15-20 minutes.