# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
02 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (7 g)
03 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar (12 g)
04 - 4 cups all-purpose flour (500 g)
05 - 1 tsp fine sea salt (6 g)
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (28 g)
→ Boiling & Topping
07 - 10 cups water (2.4 L)
08 - 2/3 cup baking soda (90 g)
09 - 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbsp water
10 - Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and melted butter; mix with wooden spoon until dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto floured surface and knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
05 - Preheat oven to 450°F and line baking sheets with parchment. Boil water and baking soda in large pot.
06 - Punch down dough; divide into 8 pieces; roll each into 20-inch ropes; form pretzel shape.
07 - Dip each pretzel in boiling baking soda solution for 30 seconds; transfer to baking sheets.
08 - Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
09 - Bake pretzels for 12–15 minutes until deep golden brown.
10 - Cool slightly on wire rack before serving.
