# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 1½ tsp salt
05 - 1 tbsp softened butter
06 - 1¼ cups lukewarm water
→ Lye Bath
07 - 4¼ cups water
08 - 3 tbsp baking soda
→ Topping
09 - 2 tbsp coarse sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Combine flour, salt, and butter with yeast mixture; mix until a dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat oven to 425°F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down dough; divide into 8 equal portions; roll each into a 16-inch rope; form rings by joining ends securely.
07 - Bring water to boil in saucepan; carefully add baking soda until bubbling subsides.
08 - Submerge each ring in simmering lye bath for 30 seconds using a slotted spoon; transfer to baking sheet.
09 - Sprinkle coarse sea salt evenly over each pretzel ring.
10 - Bake pretzels for 12 to 15 minutes until deep golden brown.
11 - Allow pretzels to cool slightly on a wire rack prior to serving.
