2 tablespoons wheat germ (optional but recommended)
1 teaspoon table salt
¾ cup bread flour
2½- 2¾ cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Soaking Solution
3 cups of very hot water
⅓ cup baking soda
Finishing
Coarse salt for sprinkling
2 oz melted unsalted butter
Instructions
Add the honey and yeast to the hot water and mix to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes
Add the bread flour, 2½ cups of all purpose flour, wheat germ and salt to your mixer bowl and combine
Add the water/yeast mixture and the melted butter to the flour and mix on low with the dough hook attachment for about 1-2 minutes.
If the dough is very sticky add some of the remaining flour
Mix on low to knead the dough for about 5 minutes, the dough should be stretchy and slightly sticky
Spray the dough with cooking spray and roll it around to oil the bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap and allow it to rise until doubled in volume; about 30-45 minutes
Once the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 450*F and line two baking sheets with parchment then spray with cooking spray
In an large bowl or cake pan, dissolve the baking soda into the hot water
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured table and divide into 10 equal portions
Shape as shown in the video or as desired
Dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution, turning so each side is submerged, then allow to drip off for a few seconds
Arrange the pretzels onto the prepared sheet pans, sprinkle with salt and bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until a deep golden brown
Brush the freshly baked pretzels with the melted butter
Recipe by Baking With Dan at https://www.bakingwithdan.com/amish-soft-pretzels/