Name: Pretzel Bread Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups hot water; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 6 cups flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 8-10 cups water; 1/3 cup baking soda; 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt or pretzel salt

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons butter
2 cups hot water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
6 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
8-10 cups water
1/3 cup baking soda
2 tablespoons coarse sea salt or pretzel salt

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Instructions

In the bowl of your stand mixer combine 3 tablespoons butter, 2 cups hot water and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Stir to combine allowing the butter to melt. Sprinkle yeast over the top of the water and let sit for 5-6 minutes. Mixture will become foam on top.
Using the dough hook attachment fitted on our stand mixer stir 3 cups of flour and the salt.
Scrap down the sides of the bowl and add remaining three cups flour. Mix until a dough ball forms. Continue kneading until dough becomes soft and elastic, about 4-5 minutes. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a ball. Place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise for about one hour. To speed up process slightly or if your house is a chilly set the dough to rise in a warmed oven.Turn the oven on the lowest possible temperature for a few minutes. Immediately turn off. Place dough in oven (covered) and let rise until doubled.
Punch down the down and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into eight equal pieces and roll into small balls. Place on a greased baking sheet, cover and allow to rest for 20 minutes. Using a large pot heat 8-10 cups of water until just boiling. Stir in 1/3 cup baking soda. Keep at a low boil. Gently drop each dough ball into the boiling water. I usually do 3 at a time. Cook for 45 seconds, flip halfway through. Remove using alarge slotted spoon. Shake off excess water and place on a baking sheet covered lined with parchment paper. After they’ve been boiled cut a small X on the top of each dough ball with a sharp knife. Sprinkle with coarse pretzel or sea salt.
Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, until very golden brown on the outside. Let cool for a few minues. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Use a sharp knife to cut an inverted pyramid out of the center of the bread. Or just slice the top of horizontally (1/4 or 1/3 off of the top)
Scoop out even more of the bread if you want a little extra space for soup.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Bread