Homemade Soft Pretzels

Step one: Heat milk and 2 Tbsp of butter in the microwave until the butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.

Step two: In your stand mixer’s combine yeast, flour, and salt (NOT the pretzel salt). Slowly add in the milk mixture and continue to mix with your paddle attachment until a dough forms. Follow with around 5 minutes of kneading either by hand or with the dough hook attachment.

Step three: Shape your dough into a ball and place into a bowl. Cover with wrap and allow to rise until doubled in size or for at least an hour.

Step four: Preheat the oven to 450F and prep a baking sheet.

Step five: Bring 9 cups of water and baking soda to a boil in a small saucepan.

Step six: Punch your dough to deflate it and turn out onto a clean surface. Shape dough into a log and cut into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 24” rope.

Step seven: Dip each of your 6 ropes into the baking soda solution and allow excess liquid to drip off. Form your rope into a pretzel shape immediately after dipping.

Step eight: Brush each pretzel with the whisked egg and top with Pretzel Salt. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden.