Categories: snacks

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 package instant yeast
• 22 oz whole wheat flour
• 14 oz warm water
• Water, for boiling
• 2 tbsp baking soda
• 1 egg white + 1 tbsp water (for wash)
• Coarse pretzel salt

Directions

1. Combine all the “dry” ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook, stirring well.

2. Add warm water, stir to combine, then knead for 6-7 minutes, until elastic.

3. Place dough into an oiled bowl and allow to rest for 30 minutes.

4. Divide dough into 36 1-oz pieces (use a kitchen scale for dead-on accuracy if you like), and form into sticks, knots or whatever shapes you desire.

5. Keep the dough you aren’t working with under a damp towel.

6. Preheat oven to 350F.

7. Bring a half-filled pot of water mixed with the baking soda to a boil.

8. Carefully add shaped dough 4-5 pieces at a time.

9. Cook in simmering until they float, about 30 seconds – 1 minute.

10. Remove from water and place on greased or parchment-liked baking sheets.

11. Repeat with remaining dough.

12. Brush pretzels with beaten egg white mixture and sprinkle with salt.

13. Bake 50-60 minutes (for full 1-oz pieces) or 30 minutes (for “bite-size” pretzel balls).

14. Cool completely, and store in a covered container.

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