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Homemade Soft Pretzels!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3 tbsp. light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup salted butter melted
  • coarse salt

Instructions

  • Combine water and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Add butter, light brown sugar, salt, and 2 cups flour and mix on medium speed until a sticky dough comes together.
  • Add remaining flour 1/4 cup at a time until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl while mixing.
  • Transfer to a greased bowl and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spray parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Punch down the dough and cut dough into 8 pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into a pretzel twist.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the egg.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. Brush pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  • ENJOY!