Pretzels

Name: Pretzels
Ingredients: For the dough; 5 1/2 cups (22.80 ounces) bread flour; 1 tablespoon (9 grams) yeast; 23 grams (2 tablespoons) granulated sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons (11 grams) kosher salt; 1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon (12.30 ounces) warm (95 to 100° F) water; 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter; For finishing; 1.25 ounces lye; 2 3/4 cups (22 ounces) boiling water; 1 1/2 cups (2 ounces) cold water; 1 pinch coarse salt, for finishing

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Ingredients

For the dough
5 1/2 cups (22.80 ounces) bread flour
1 tablespoon (9 grams) yeast
23 grams (2 tablespoons) granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons (11 grams) kosher salt
1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon (12.30 ounces) warm (95 to 100° F) water
4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter
For finishing
1.25 ounces lye
2 3/4 cups (22 ounces) boiling water
1 1/2 cups (2 ounces) cold water
1 pinch coarse salt, for finishing

Directions

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["In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, mix the flour, sugar, salt and yeast to combine.", "Add the water and butter and mix on low speed until the dough comes together, 3 minutes", "Raise the speed to medium-high and continue to mix until the dough is very smooth, 4 minutes more.", "Transfer the dough to a large bowl lightly greased with nonstick spray. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until double in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.", "Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into even pieces (about 2 1/2 ounces each)-you should get 12. Cover the dough loosely with plastic wrap on your work surface and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes.", "To shape the pretzels, work one at a time. Press the dough into a slightly oblong in shape, just by pushing it flat with your fingers. Starting at the top of the dough (the edge farthest away from you), fold one third of the piece of dough over onto itself. Press firmly with your fingertips or with the heel of your hand to \"seal.\"" Continue to fold the dough over and press to seal until it has formed a log shape.""