Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 cups bread flour (divided (plus additional as needed) (375g + additional as needed))
  • 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar (firmly packed (38g))
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons rapid rise yeast
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted (28g))
  • 1 cup warm water (heated to 115F (46C))
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 8 cups water
  • ¼ cup baking soda ((58g))
  • Pretzel salt (for sprinkling (see note))

Instruction

  • In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer) combine approximately 2 cups (250g) of flour, brown sugar, yeast, and table salt and stir to combine.
  • Add melted butter and warm water and stir until mixture is completely combined and smooth.
  • Gradually add remaining flour as needed (plus additional as needed) until the dough begins to cling together and pulls away from the side of the bowl (if using a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment for this). Dough should be slightly tacky to the touch, but not unmanageably sticky.
  • Transfer to a clean, lightly floured surface and briefly knead for 1-2 minutes until dough clings together and you have a mostly smooth ball (or you may use the dough hook attachment and mixer on low-speed for 1-2 minutes).
  • Transfer to a large, lightly oiled bowl and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Place in a warm place to rise until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).