Colleen Ballanger's pretzels

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450⁰F (232⁰C)

Step 2

Mix yeast sugar and warm water, let sit for 10mins till foamy

Step 3

Add flour and salt to yeast mixture and mix until just combined. Knead in mixer for 5mins until smooth and soft (not sticky)

Step 4

Cover and let rise for 30mins

Step 5

Cut dough into 8 pieces

Step 6

Whisk baking soda and water and microwave for 1min

Step 7

Roll 2ft strings of dough, and dip in baking soda mixture and fold into pretzel shapes

Step 8

Let rise on baking paper for 10 mins

Step 9

Bake 9-10mins, or until golden

Step 10

Brush with butter and sprinkle salt right out the oven