Homemade Soft Pretzel Dough

Ingredients Used:

Dough:

• 3 cups warm water
• 6 teaspoons yeast
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 9 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 puréed scrapple

Baking Soda Water Bath:

• 2 cups hot water
• • ¼ cup baking soda

Preparation Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Stir in sugar, salt, and vegetable oil, scrapple oil (or butter mixture).
3. Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, until a dough forms.
4. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. Shape dough into pretzels.
8. Mix hot water and baking soda in a bowl until dissolved.
9. Dip each pretzel into the baking soda bath for a few seconds, then place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.