Bavarian German Pretzels

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Ingredients

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ACTIVATE THE YEAST

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Mix In the INGREDIENTS

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After they are shaped, cover with damp paper towels or tea towel and set aside to rest and rise for 20 minutes.

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Baking Soda Water gives the Golden Brown Color!

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& the best part...

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Bavarian German Pretzels

giant, soft Laugenbrezel

Traditional

Great Oktoberfest recipe

Ingredients

Organic Barley Malt Warm Water Active Dry Yeast Butter Unbleached All-purpose Flour Kosher Salt Baking Soda Pretzel Salt

ACTIVATE THE YEAST

In a large batter bowl, stir together syrup, yeast, and 1½ cups warm water, and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.

Mix In the INGREDIENTS

Add butter, flour, and sea salt to the yeast mixture, stirring until dough forms.

After they are shaped, cover with damp paper towels or tea towel and set aside to rest and rise for 20 minutes.

How To Shape Bavarian Soft Pretzels

Baking Soda Water gives the Golden Brown Color!

& the best part...

The flaky salt sitting proudly on top could be the best part of eating a fresh pretzel!

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