Amish Soft Pretzels
Dan: 
Serves: 10 pretzels
 
Classic Amish soft pretzels that are easy to make
Ingredients
  • 1¼ cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons honey, or sugar
  • 1 envelop instant dry yeast
  • 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
  1. Add the honey and yeast to the hot water and mix to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes
  2. Add the bread flour, 2½ cups of all purpose flour, wheat germ and salt to your mixer bowl and combine
  3. 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.
  4. If the dough is very sticky add some of the remaining flour
  5. Mix on low to knead the dough for about 5 minutes, the dough should be stretchy and slightly sticky
  6. 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
  7. Once the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 450*F and line two baking sheets with parchment then spray with cooking spray
  8. In an large bowl or cake pan, dissolve the baking soda into the hot water
  9. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured table and divide into 10 equal portions
  10. Shape as shown in the video or as desired
  11. Dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution, turning so each side is submerged, then allow to drip off for a few seconds
  12. 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
  13. Brush the freshly baked pretzels with the melted butter
Recipe by Baking With Dan at https://www.bakingwithdan.com/amish-soft-pretzels/