Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Soft, golden copycat Auntie Anne's pretzels dipped in a baking soda bath and baked until perfectly chewy — brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with coarse salt or cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 0.5 cup warm water (105–115°F)
- 1 1/8 tsp active dry yeast (about 1½ packages)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup bread flour
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup warm water (for soda bath)
- 2 tbsp baking soda (for soda bath)
- 2 tbsp coarse salt (for topping)
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large mixing bowl; stir to dissolve. Add brown sugar and salt; stir until dissolved. Add flours and knead until smooth and elastic. Let dough rise at least 30 minutes.
- 2
While dough rises, prepare baking soda bath: combine 2 cups warm water and 2 tbsp baking soda in a shallow bowl. Stir often.
- 3
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Grease baking sheets.
- 4
Pinch off pieces of dough and roll into long ropes (about ½ inch thick). Shape into pretzels or sticks.
- 5
Dip each pretzel in the soda solution and place on prepared baking sheets. Let rise again 15 minutes.
- 6
Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown. Brush immediately with melted butter. Sprinkle with coarse salt or cinnamon sugar while still hot.