Soft Pretzel

Name: Soft Pretzel
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water (110 F-115 F); 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups flour; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; coarse salt

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Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 F-115 F)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
coarse salt

Directions

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["In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast and warm water, and stir to dissolve the yeast. Stir in the sugar and salt. Add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough.", "On a lightly floured surface, turn out the dough and knead until the dough is soft and elastic, about 5 minutes (the dough will be slightly sticky). Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat the top of the dough ball with oil. Cover the bowl and let rise in a warm (70\u00b0F-80\u00b0F) place until it is doubled in size, about 1 hour.", "Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 dough portion into a 14\" long rope; twist the rope into a pretzel shape---an oval with overlapping ends in the middle. Place the pretzel on a lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough portions. Brush each pretzel with the melted butter and sprinkle with salt.""