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(Bacon Wrapped) Homemade Soft Pretzel

These soft, golden pretzels are perfectly chewy with a salty touch, and half are wrapped in crispy, savory bacon for an irresistible twist.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 8 pretzels

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer w/ Hook Attachment
  • 9x13 Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 2 ½ teaspoons yeast
  • 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
  • 4 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ stick unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 pk of bacon slices
  • Coarse Sea Salt (for topping)

Baking Soda Water Boil

  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 10 cups water

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups warm water, 2 ½ teaspoons yeast, and 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture is foamy.
  • Add the 4 ½ cups all purpose flour, 1 cup brown sugar, and ½ stick unsalted butter, melted. Mix until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough in a stand mixer with a hook attachment for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Shape the Pretzels:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (230°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a 20-24 inch rope and form into pretzel shapes and twists.

Wrap the Bacon:

  • Take half of the shaped pretzels and wrap a strip of bacon around each one, spiraling it from one end to the other. Gently press the ends of the bacon to adhere.

Boil the Pretzels:

  • In a large pot, bring the 10 cups water and ¼ cup baking soda to a rolling boil.
  • Using a slotted spatula, carefully dip each pretzel (including those wrapped with bacon) into the boiling water for 15 seconds. Ensure the bacon-wrapped pretzels are submerged carefully to prevent unwrapping.
  • Remove and place on the prepared baking sheets.

Bake the Pretzels:

  • Sprinkle them with coarse sea salt.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the pretzels are golden brown, and the bacon is crispy and cooked through.
  • Allow the pretzels to cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce like mustard or cheese sauce.
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