Many people love pretzels because they are dipped in mustard and other condiments.The pretzel has a twisted shape that makes it different from other snacks.It's easy to twist a pretzel into this shape, just see Step 1 below.
Step 1: Roll the dough into a strand.
Roll the pretzel dough against the counter top using the palms of your hands.Roll the dough until you achieve the length you want.A good way to roll pretzel dough is to leave it for a few minutes and then roll it again.The ideal length is between 18 and 20 inches.
Step 2: Take the dough and make a U-shape.
The dough should be formed into the shape of the letter U.Pick up the two ends and twist them around each other.
Step 3: Attach the twisted section to the bottom of the U.
Take the twisted section of pretzel and fold it over.Attach the ends of the pretzel to the points where the numbers 5 and 7 are by pinching them firmly into the dough.If you're having trouble getting the ends to stick, you can press them into place with a little water or milk.You now have a pretzel that is ready to bake.
Step 4: Take out the dough.
Use your palms to roll the dough into a strand that is 18 inches long and as thick as a cigar.
Step 5: Place one end of the rope in each hand.
The pretzel stand should be lifted off the counter and held a foot away from each other.The left hand should be higher than the right.
Step 6: To twist the dough, use a lasso.
The dough will twist around if you gently flick it with your right hand.You can stop the twisting by laying the dough on the counter top.
Step 7: The pretzel has a curve.
You should hold one end of the pretzel dough in each hand.Attach the ends of the pretzel to the curve at the points where 5 and 7 would be on a clock.
Step 8: Take out the dough.
Take a piece of pretzel dough and roll it out into a long strand using your palms.
Step 9: The dough can be folded and twisted.
Before pressing the loose ends together, fold the dough in half and twist the two pieces around each other.
Step 10: The dough should be folded in half again.
Through the loop at the top, pass the joined ends.The twist can be secured by pressing down on the dough.
Step 11: The dough should be repeated with the remaining dough.
You should have between 8 and 12 pretzel twists when you're done.The pretzel pieces are thicker than the classic pretzel shape.
Step 12: Pick out your ingredients.
To make the perfect soft pretzels at home, you will need the following ingredients.
Step 13: Bring the water, sugar, kosher salt and yeast together.
Put the warm water, sugar and kosher salt in a large bowl.Leave the mixture to sit for 5 to 10 minutes and it will turn foamy.
Step 14: They should add the flour and butter.
Add the flour and butter to the mix.When the dough forms, it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Step 15: Leave the dough to rise.
Grease the bowl with vegetable oil after removing the dough from the mixing bowl.Return the dough to the bowl and cover it with cling wrap.It will take about 50 to 55 minutes for the dough to double in size.
Step 16: The water and baking soda should be boiled.
Bring the baking soda and water to the boil in a saucepan.Grease the baking sheets lightly with vegetable oil and line them with parchment paper.
Step 17: The pretzels need to be twisted.
Use one of the methods described in the sections above to twist the pretzels into shape by dividing the dough into eight equal pieces.
Step 18: The pretzels need to be dipped in boiling water.
One by one, dip the pretzels in the boiling water.Remove them from the water with a spoon or spatula and place them on the baking sheet.
Step 19: Egg yolk is used to brush the pretzels.
If you want to give the pretzels a nice deep brown color, you can mix the large egg yolk with a bit of water and brush it on the pretzel's surface.The pretzel should be sprinkled with coarse salt.
Step 20: The pretzels should be baked.
pretzels can be baked in an oven at 450 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes.Transfer to a wire rack to cool off.