Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 cups water (for boiling)
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- Coarse sea salt, for topping
- Butter, for brushing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and melted butter; knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise until doubled, about 60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring 8 cups water to a boil with baking soda.
- Shape dough into Mickey Mouse head and ears shapes, place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Boil pretzels 30 seconds, then transfer to baking sheet; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Let cool briefly before serving.
Notes
- To create Mickey shapes, pull dough into a large circle for the head and two smaller circles for the ears; connect with a light pinch.
- For a chewier crust, use bread flour.
- Best eaten fresh the day they bake.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 170 calories
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
