Auntie Anne's Pretzels (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Instructions

1. 11. Activate yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. 22. Combine flour and salt in large mixing bowl. Create a well in center and pour in yeast mixture and melted butter.
3. 33. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 7-8 minutes. Surface should be silky and spring back when touched.
4. 44. Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Proof in warm area until doubled, approximately 1 hour.
5. 55. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Roll each into 24-inch rope.
6. 66. Shape ropes into classic pretzel twist: create U-shape, cross ends, press onto bottom of loop.
7. 77. Prepare boiling solution: Combine baking soda with 8 cups water in large pot. Bring to rolling boil.
8. 88. Carefully drop pretzels into boiling solution, 30 seconds per side. Remove with slotted spider.
9. 99. Place boiled pretzels on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse salt.
10. 1010. Bake at 450°F until deep golden brown, about 12-14 minutes.