Baked Ranch Pretzels
Cuisine: Appetizer
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Serves: 8 pretzels
 
Ingredients
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (I used whole milk)
  • 2 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 2½ cups flour + more as needed
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. dried parsley
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1½ tsp. dried dill
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp. onion flakes
  • 1 tsp. dried chives
  • 3 cups warm water
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Kosher salt
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl, combine yeast, milk, butter, and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow yeast to bloom.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, pepper, onion flakes, and dried chives.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine. When it becomes hard to mix, turn on your stand mixer to knead for 10 minutes. If not using a stand mixer, transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 10 minutes. Add more flour if the dough is sticky, but don't add too much or your pretzels will be dry.
  4. Place dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let rise in a warm place for one hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. When the dough is done rising, whisk together warm water and baking soda in a small bowl or shallow dish.
  7. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll the pieces into long ropes and twist into a prezel shape. You can also cut the ropes into pretzel logs or bites if desired.
  8. Dip the pretzels into the baking soda bath and place onto prepared baking sheet.
  9. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Transfer pretzels to a wire baking rack to cool.
  12. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/baked-ranch-pretzels/