Homemade Pretzels

These easy homemade pretzels are the perfect recipe for little hands to help with in the kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cup warm water

• 1 packet active dry yeast

• 1 tsp salt, plus more for sprinkling over the pretzels

• 1 Tbsp brown sugar

• 1 Tbsp butter, melted

• 4 cups Baker’s Dream Cake Wheat Flour

For the water bath:

• ½ cup baking soda

• 9 cups water

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2. In a jug, combine the warm water and yeast. Stir and leave for 1 minute.

3. Add the salt, brown sugar, melted butter, yeast mixture, and flour to a bowl. Mix until a dough forms.

4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 3 minutes. Shape into a ball, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.

Prepare the water bath:

5. Bring 9 cups water and ½ cup baking soda to a gentle boil.

Shape the pretzels:

6. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.

7. Roll each piece into a long rope and twist into a pretzel shape.

Bake:

8. Carefully place each pretzel into the baking soda water for 20 - 30 seconds.

9. Remove, drain, and place on a lined baking tray. Sprinkle with salt.

10. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.

11. Cool slightly and enjoy!