soda pretzels

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/3 cup baking soda
• 5 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt, for topping

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a non-aluminum stock pot, dissolve 1/3 cup baking soda in 5 cups water. bring water to a boil, and then remove from heat. preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and baking soda. stir in buttermilk and honey until dough pulls together. turn dough out a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly to form a firm dough.
• divide dough into 12 equal pieces. roll each piece into a cylinder approximately 12 inches long. form into classic pretzel shape. pinch ends to seal. dip pretzels in baking soda solution and then place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
• sprinkle pretzels with kosher salt, and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.