Soft, street-vendor type pretzels.
I'de been experimenting with various recipes for pretzels, and finally created this one which everyone agrees is perfect, especially when accompanied with our simple and easy to make Recipe #280453 :)
You can also make pretzel rolls which are wonderful for burgers.
Preheat oven to 450°F Bring the gallon of water and the baking soda to a boil in wide-mouthed pan (roaster type works best).
05Meanwhile, turn dough out onto a lightly oiled work surface and divide into 8 sections. Roll each section out to 2' ropes, shape into pretzel shape.
06Place the pretzels into the boiling water. 2 or 3 at a time for about 10-15 seconds each. Remove using a large spatula onto a baking sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
07Brush each pretzel with the egg yolk mixture and sprinkle with Kosher salt (or sea salt or pretzel salt) and bake 15 minutes.
08ROLLS: After kneading, divide dough into 12 equal pieces. shape into rolls. Place onto baking sheet lined with parchment, sprayed with oil. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
09Dip into water solution, then baste with egg wash (as directed above for pretzels). Then score decorately the tops. Bake as directed for pretzels.