Let rise in a warm spot, until doubled (about 30 minutes) or in the refrigerator (up to 8 hours). Arrange the racks in your oven: one in the upper third and one in the lower third. Preheat to 500°F.
Tips for the best soft pretzels
use a mixer or knead by hand, it’s up to you
mini pretzels are cute and you can eat more than one!
brush/dip the hot pretzels in melted butter for that Auntie Anne’s finish
always reheat your pretzels before eating for the ultimate pretzel experience: 5 minute in a 350° oven
Add about 3 inches of hot tap water to a large pan or pot, then place over high heat to just below a boil. Add the baking soda and stir until dissolved, being careful not to splash it on yourself. Soak each pretzel one at a time into the baking soda water for 20 seconds, using a spoon to carefully spoon the water over the top.
Once each pretzel has been dipped, brush with an egg wash, top with coarse sea salt, and immediately bake until the pretzels are deep mahogany, 8-12 minutes, rotating the pans half way through, front to back, top to bottom. Cool slightly and enjoy!
