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Soft Pretzel Bread

Prep Time

30 min

Servings

12

Cook Time

30 min

BreadsMedium

Soft Pretzel Bread

Chewy pretzel crust on soft sandwich bread. Amazing for sandwiches!

1Ingredients

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12
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • Coarse salt

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

  2. 2

    Add water and butter; knead 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Rise 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Shape into loaf.

  5. 5

    Boil 10 cups water with baking soda.

  6. 6

    Dip loaf 30 seconds; place in pan.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with coarse salt.

  8. 8

    Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes.

Baker's Tips

  • The baking soda bath creates the pretzel flavor
  • Don't skip the coarse salt topping