# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 1 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1 tbsp softened butter
06 - 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
→ Lye Bath
07 - 4 1/4 cups water
08 - 3 tbsp baking soda
→ Topping
09 - 2 tbsp coarse sea salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water; let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Combine flour, salt, and softened butter with yeast mixture. Mix until dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat oven to 425°F; line baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down dough, divide into 8 equal pieces, roll each into 16-inch ropes, and form rings by sealing ends.
07 - Bring water to boil in large saucepan; carefully add baking soda (it will bubble).
08 - Using slotted spoon, dip each pretzel ring into simmering lye bath for 30 seconds, then place on prepared sheet.
09 - Sprinkle coarse sea salt over pretzel rings.
10 - Bake pretzels for 12 to 15 minutes until deep golden brown.
11 - Allow pretzels to cool slightly on wire rack before serving.
