Almost Famous Soft Pretzels Auntie Anne S Copy Cat Recipe

Ingredients for Almost Famous Soft Pretzels Auntie Anne S Copy Cat

• Milk
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• Light Brown Sugar
• All Purpose Flour
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• Fine Salt
• Baking Soda
• 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
• Coarse salt for sprinkling (optional)

How to Make Almost Famous Soft Pretzels Auntie Anne S Copy Cat

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, and 4 cups all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 24-inch rope.
5. Shape each rope into a pretzel. You can find tutorials online for classic pretzel shapes.
6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently add 2-3 pretzels at a time and boil for 30 seconds per side.
7. Remove pretzels with a slotted spoon and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. While still warm, brush with melted butter (or dip, if preferred). Sprinkle with coarse salt, if desired.