Large Soft Pretzels (Quick)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups warm water , 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 5 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups melted butter
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 4 cups warm water , 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
• 0.5 cups baking soda
• 1 large egg , beaten
• coarse salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease baking trays.

2. 2

   Mix water and sugar together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved; add yeast. Let mixture stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Whisk flour, butter, and salt together in a bowl until well mixed; add yeast mixture and stir with a fork until dough starts to cling. Turn dough onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth.

4. 4

   Cut dough into 15 equal pieces and roll each piece between your hands into rope shapes at least the thickness of a pencil. Twist dough into desired shapes.

5. 5

   Pour 4 cups hot water into a bowl; stir in baking soda until dissolved. Dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and arrange on baking sheets. Brush with egg and sprinkle coarse salt over each.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until pretzels are browned and cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.