Homemade pretzel

In a large bowl pour the dose of flour and place the yeast and sugar. At this point, pour 50 ml of warm water and only a portion of flour until you get a soft dough. Leave the remaining along the edges. Let rise.

To the mixture add the softened butter and the remaining water, with salt. Knead thoroughly. Knead until mixture is soft and smooth and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm place 1 hour, then lightly knead several back on properly floured countertop.

The dough should be soft and will not stick to your hands. Now created 8 equal pieces with the mixture of flour and form small cords with slightly narrower ends and the larger body. Incrociatele how to make a loose knot. When you are ready let it sit for about 20 minutes.

Boil the water and pour a few tablespoons of baking soda. Pour the Bretzel in water for about 30 seconds and then drain them carefully. Arrange on a baking sheet with parchment paper, then toss them with coarse salt and bake for 20 minutes.