German Soft Pretzels

Ingredients

• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1.25 cups warm water
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/3 cup baking soda (for dipping)

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix flour, yeast, water, and butter. Knead 8 minutes. Rise 1 hour.

2. 2

   Divide into 8 pieces. Roll into ropes and twist into pretzel shape.

3. 3

   Dip in baking soda water 30 seconds. Sprinkle with coarse salt.

4. 4

   Bake at 220°C for 12-15 minutes until deep golden.