Giant Soft Pretzels

By Missy Wright on August 13, 2002

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Ingredients

    1. 1 cup water, plus
    2. 2 tablespoons water ( at 70 to 80 degrees)
    3. 3 cups all-purpose flour
    4. 3 tablespoons brown sugar
    5. 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
    6. 2 quarts water
    7. 1/2 cup baking soda
    8. 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425.
  2. Place water, flour, sugar & yeast in a large bowl.
  3. Mix and knead dough for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. (Add 2 TBS of flour after a few minutes if needed).
  5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  6. Divide into 8 balls.
  7. Roll each ball out into 20-inch ropes and form into pretzel shape.
  8. In a large sauce pan, bring water and baking soda to a boil.
  9. Drop pretzels into water 2 at a time, boil for 10-15 seconds.
  10. Remove with slotted spoons and drain on paper towels.
  11. Place pretzles on a greased baking sheet and bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  12. Spritz or lightly brush with water.
  13. Sprinkle with salt and Enjoy!
 
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