A handheld marvel of alchemy, these pretzels undergo a transformative dance of boiling and baking, achieving a tender-yet-chewy interior encased in a deeply browned, salted crust.
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Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; set aside until foamy.
Mix flour and salt in a bowl; add yeast mixture and knead until dough is smooth.
Let dough rise covered in a greased bowl until doubled, about 1 hour .
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). water and soda in a large pot.
Divide dough into 8 pieces, shape each into a pretzel.
each pretzel for 30 seconds , place on a sheet.
Sprinkle with coarse salt and for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
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