Recipe

Philadelphia Soft Pretzels Recipe

	Lacrenshaw / All my dishes 12 months ago In Philadelphia and only in Philadelphia can you find the phenomenon of the soft pretzel. True soft pretzels are sold from pushcarts in center city proper, street corners leading into and out of the city and almost anywhere else if you look hard enou... More Prep:60m Cook:12m Servings:12	Lacrenshaw
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Ingredients

1 package dry yeast

1 1/4 cup warm water

2 teaspoons salt

4 to 5 cups all purpose flour

Butter

4 teaspoons baking soda

Kosher salt, coarse

Directions

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup of the warm water.

Let yeast stand for about 10 minutes.

Stir in the rest of the water.

Mix 4 cups all purpose flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast and enough additional flour to make a stiff dough.

Knead dough for 10 minutes on lightly floured board OR until dough is elastic.

Form the dough into a ball, coat with butter, place in bowl.

Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rise for 45 minutes.

Pinch off small dough ball and form into a 20" long x 1/2" diameter rope.

Form dough rope into pretzel shape (OR bake them as sticks, patties, etc.).

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.

Butter a baking sheet.

Bring to a boil 4 cups of water.

Dissolve baking soda in boiling water.

Drop shaped pretzels into boiling water .

Allow to simmer until pretzels float to the surface.

Remove pretzels with slotted spoon or spider.

Drain pretzels on paper toweling.

Place pretzels onto buttered baking sheet.

Sprinkle with Kosher salt, to taste.

Bake for 12 minutes OR until golden.

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Comments

notyourmomma 12 months ago said:
Oh, I'll be the hero when I make these. Perfect, golden soft pretzels are wonderful.

juels 12 months ago said:
Now this is some serious pretzel making! High 5!

lacrenshaw 12 months ago said:
Thanks for the five, notyourmomma. I have to admit that I usually take the lazy man's way and bake them as "sticks". Enjoy!
Lorraine

lacrenshaw 12 months ago said:
Julia,
Thanks for the five. They just take some time. Could be a fun "rainy day" project with the kids shaping their own pretzels! Hope all is well, my friend.
Lorraine

madmommy 12 months ago said:
As a girl born raised and residing on the outskirts of Philly - I can totally vouch! These amazing pretzels will blow your mind -
Fabulous post Lacrenshaw!! ^^^^^^5555555555555555
Yay Phillies! 2008 World Series Champs!!!

lacrenshaw 12 months ago said:
Aha, mad! We are the champions of the world in baseball AND soft pretzels. Thanks for the many 5's although I think they only count one... lol. Enjoy these, my friend.
Lorraine

bobbyc0117 12 months ago said:
Great recipe.All I can say is pass the mustard, and the Yuengling!! ya get my 5.

broadzilla 12 months ago said:
Mmmmmmmmmm. Give me some cheese and mustard to dip these in, and I'm in HEAVEN!!!!

canzi 12 months ago said:
My favorite! Thank you!

lacrenshaw 12 months ago said:
Bobby...
You darling boy, you even have the right BEER! Thanks for the 5 and enjoy.
Lorraine

lacrenshaw 12 months ago said:
'zilla,
Thanks so much and be sure to enjoy these!
Lorraine

lacrenshaw 12 months ago said:
Canzi,
You are very, very welcome! Enjoy the warmth of these right from the oven...
Lorraine

debntim 12 months ago said:
I LOVE soft pretzels, can't wait to try! YUMM! Blessings, deb

BTW, I entered these in my new Kids Stuff group because of your 'good rainy day project' comment! Check it out!

lacrenshaw 12 months ago said:
These are a tad labor-intensive, but truly well worth the effort. Thanks so much for the 5. Never realized that this one would make it as big as it has. I will absolutely check out "Kids Stuff"!
Lorraine

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