A delightful homemade pretzel bread with a soft interior and chewy crust, perfect for sandwiches or as a side.
Preparation time
1h 30min
Cooking time
25min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 2.5 tsp active dry yeast
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 80 g baking soda
- 1 egg yolk
- 10 g salt
- 50 g sugar
- 355 ml warm water
- 15 ml water
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
Step 2
Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 3
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 5
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda.
Step 6
Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal pieces. Shape each piece into a loaf.
Step 7
Carefully place each loaf into the boiling water for 30 seconds on each side, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and 1 tbsp water. Brush the egg wash over the loaves.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is a deep golden brown.
Step 10
Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.