# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
05 - 1 tablespoon softened butter
06 - 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
→ Lye Bath
07 - 4 1/4 cups water
08 - 3 tablespoons baking soda
→ Topping
09 - 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Combine yeast and sugar in lukewarm water; let rest 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 on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat oven to 425°F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Divide dough into 8 equal portions; roll each into a 16-inch rope and form into rings, sealing the ends.
07 - Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, then carefully add baking soda causing it to bubble.
08 - Using a slotted spoon, dip each pretzel ring into the simmering bath for 30 seconds, then transfer to baking sheet.
09 - Sprinkle coarse sea salt evenly over each pretzel ring.
10 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until deep golden brown.
11 - Allow pretzels to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
