BAKED BAKING SODA METHOD FOR SOFT PRETZELS

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An alternative to working with lye is to dip pretzels in a simmering baked baking soda solution, which will give you a result that is close to the dark, burnished crust that lye imparts. If you prefer to avoid working with lye, or just don't have time to source it, use this method.

Provided by Andrea Slonecker

Yield Good for 1 batch of soft pretzels

Number Of Ingredients 1

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Ingredients

1/4 cup (70g) baking soda

Steps:

First, you must bake the baking soda. This step should be done while the pretzels are undergoing their first rise, if not earlier.
Preheat the oven to 250°F/120°C/ gas 1/2. Spread out baking soda on an aluminum pie pan or a small rimmed baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Bake the baking soda for 1 hour. The baking soda will lose weight as it bakes but maintains about the same volume, so you should end up with about 1/4 cup (60g) of baked baking soda. Allow it to cool completely, and then keep it in an airtight container at room temperature until you are ready to make pretzels. (If you see more than one batch of pretzels in your future, consider baking a whole box of baking soda in one shot, since it keeps indefinitely. Sift baked baking soda before using, as it cakes after prolonged storage.)
Select a large stainless-steel pot and fill it with 8 cups (2L) of water. Be sure to choose a pot that is at least a finger's length wider than the diameter of the pretzels and tall enough so that the water comes up no more than 2 in (5cm) from the rim. (Avoid other metal surfaces, such as aluminum and copper, and nonstick surfaces, which may react with the baked baking soda.) Pour in the 1/4 cup (60g) of baked baking soda, and bring the liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once the baking soda dissolves, reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle simmer.
Before baking, brush the tops of the pretzels lightly with an egg wash of 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tbsp of water. This will give them a glossy finish.

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Assem Khan

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good soft pretzel recipe for a long time and this one is perfect. The pretzels are delicious and they're so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.

Philip Philip

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These pretzels are delicious! They're the perfect snack or party food. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making these again and again.

Tammy Lee Stratton

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I love this recipe! The pretzels are so soft and chewy. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I'll definitely be making these again.

SR. Tanmoy

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These pretzels are amazing! They're the perfect snack or party food. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making these again and again.

william daniels

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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The pretzels turned out perfect. They're soft, chewy, and have a great flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.

Chisom Confidence

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These pretzels are delicious! They're the perfect combination of soft and chewy. I love that they're made with simple ingredients and they're so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.

Stephannie Sharp

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I was really impressed with these pretzels. They're so soft and chewy, and they have a great flavor. I love that they're made with baking soda instead of lye, which makes them much easier to make. I'll definitely be making these again.

Waleed Albahouh

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These pretzels are amazing! I've never had a soft pretzel that was so easy to make. They're the perfect combination of soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again and again.

Atem Garang

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Myah Jackson

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These pretzels are the perfect snack or party food. They're soft, chewy, and have a great flavor. I love that they're made with simple ingredients and they're so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again and again.

Balaj Javed

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I've made these pretzels several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can make them at home and they taste just as good as the pretzels from the bakery.

Saifullah Nayan

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These pretzels are delicious! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of salt. I love that they're made with baking soda instead of lye, which makes them much easier to make. I'll definitely be making these again.

Dan Mason

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I was looking for a soft pretzel recipe that was easy to make, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The pretzels turned out great and were a big hit with my family. I'll definitely be making these again.

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I'm not a huge fan of pretzels, but I really enjoyed these. They're soft, chewy, and have a great flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.

Revelian Gilbert

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These pretzels were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.

Hafeez AccessSwabi

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I'm a pretzel fanatic, and I can honestly say that these are the best pretzels I've ever had. They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of salt. I will definitely be making these again and again.

Hassnain Khokhar

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I've tried many pretzel recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pretzels are soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of salt. I highly recommend this recipe.

Otakadestiny Brith

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I was skeptical about the baking soda method, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pretzels were delicious and so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.