# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
04 - 1½ teaspoons salt
05 - 1 tablespoon softened butter
06 - 1¼ cups lukewarm water
→ Lye Bath
07 - 4¼ cups water
08 - 3 tablespoons baking soda
→ Topping
09 - 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water in a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and softened butter to the yeast mixture; stir until a dough begins to form.
03 - Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down the dough, divide into 8 equal pieces, roll each into a 16-inch rope, and shape into rings by pressing ends together.
07 - Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, carefully add baking soda (expect bubbling).
08 - Using a slotted spoon, submerge each pretzel ring in the simmering bath for 30 seconds, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
09 - Sprinkle each pretzel with coarse sea salt evenly.
10 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until deep golden brown.
11 - Allow pretzels to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
