Mix together the water, sugar, and yeast. Set aside for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is activated.
In a small bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Mix in the yeast mixture, and knead until smooth.
Gradually add in the butter, and knead until the dough is elastic.
Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
Divide the dough into 8, and roll into tapered logs.
Cover and rest for 5 minutes.
Roll the dough out to 2-feet long ropes, tapered at the ends.
Twist the ends twice, and press the ends on the edge.
Cover and rest for 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 425ºF.
Mix the water, and baking soda in a bowl.
Dip the pretzels in the water, for 10 seconds per side.
Drain on a wire rack, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Brush with egg wash, and bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown, rotating halfway.
Brush each pretzel with butter.
Cool on a wire rack, and serve while warm.
Enjoy!
Soft Pretzels https://www.closethecooks.com/2020/11/07/soft-pretzels/ November 7, 2020