Wednesday, November 16, 2011

NEW YORK CITY SOFT STREET PRETZEL

These are so good !
 
1C hot water
1 package active dry-yeast
1-1/2C flour
2T soft butter
1/2t salt
1T sugar
1-1/4C (additional) flour
Coarse kosher salt

Combine hot water and yeast in a mixing bowl. When dissolved, add flour, butter, salt and sugar and beat for 3 minutes. Stir in Additional 1-1/4C of flour and knead until dough loses its stickiness. Place in a greased bowl and cover, allowing to rise until dough has doubled in size. Punch dough down and divide into 12 equal pieces. With the palms of your hands, roll each piece into 18-inch ropes. Twist and loop into desired shape. Place on greased baking sheet and let rise until doubled. Preheat oven to 475-degrees.

Ready a solution of 4 cups water and 5T baking soda. Mix together in glass or plastic bowl. (Do not use aluminum). Dip pretzels into mixture and return them to greased sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake until browned, about 12 minutes. Makes 1 dozen large pretzels.

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