Homemade Hard Pretzels

Name: Homemade Hard Pretzels
Prep time: 3 h 25 min
Cook time: 3 h 25 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast; 1 large whole egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water; 624 grams all-purpose flour, approximately 4 1/2 cups; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 36 servings Pretzel salt; 1 Tbsp sugar; 36 servings Vegetable oil, for pan; 414 milliliters warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water; 36 servings Water

Need a dairy free and vegetarian hor d'oeuvre? Homemade Hard Pretzels could be a spectacular recipe to try. One serving contains 187 calories, 2g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 36. Head to the store and pick up vegetable oil, water, flour, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Instructions

Combine the warm water, sugar and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to foam.

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Kosher Salt

Sugar

Water

Yeast

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Stand Mixer

Bowl

Add the flour and, using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until well combined. Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.

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Dough

All Purpose Flour

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Bowl

Remove the dough from the bowl, clean the bowl and then oil it well with vegetable oil. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and sit in a warm place for approximately 50 to 55 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.

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Cooking Oil

Dough

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Bowl

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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Oven

Line 4 half sheet pans with parchment paper and lightly brush with the vegetable oil. Set aside.

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Vegetable Oil

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Baking Paper

Place enough water into a large roasting pan to come 1/3 of the way up the sides of the pan and bring to a boil over high heat.

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Water

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Roasting Pan

In the meantime, turn the dough out onto a slightly oiled work surface and divide into 1-ounce portions, approximately 36 pieces.

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Dough

Roll out each piece of dough into a 14 to15-inch long stick and place on the sheet pans, 1/4-inch apart. Cover the dough not being used with a slightly damp towel to help prevent drying out.

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Dough

Roll