# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (7 g) active dry yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon sugar
04 - 1 ½ teaspoons salt
05 - 1 tablespoon softened butter
06 - 1 ¼ cups lukewarm water
→ Lye Bath
07 - 4 ¼ cups water
08 - 3 tablespoons baking soda
→ Topping
09 - 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
# Directions:
01 - In a bowl, dissolve the 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 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
05 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down the risen dough, divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 16-inch rope and shape into rings, sealing the ends firmly.
07 - Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Carefully add baking soda; expect bubbling.
08 - Using a slotted spoon, dip each pretzel ring into the simmering bath for 30 seconds, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
09 - Sprinkle coarse sea salt evenly over each pretzel ring.
10 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until deep golden brown.
11 - Transfer pretzels to a wire rack and allow to cool slightly prior to serving.
