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Start by combining warm water and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer.
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Let it sit 10-15 minutes, or until foamy.
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Next add flour, sugar and salt.
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Mix on low speed with a dough hook for 1-2 minutes, or until dough just barely starts to come together.
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You can also do this by hand if you dont have a stand mixer.
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Then add the melted butter and continue to mix with dough hook until dough is thoroughly mixed.
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Grease a large bowl with oil and turn the dough out into the bowl.
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Cover and let dough rise in a warm place for one hour.
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I let it rise in the oven (oven is off but with the light on).
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After about an hour the dough should be nearly doubled in size.
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Lightly flour a board and turn out the dough.
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Knead a few times and roll out into a large 15x20 rectangle.
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Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into 20 smaller 3x5 rectangles.
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Roll each small rectangle into a log, jellyroll style, working with the longer ends.
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Tuck the ends under and pinch the seams shut.
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Place these on a sheet pan, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
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When the second rise is almost complete, add the baking soda to 8 cups of cold water in a large pot and stir to dissolve.
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Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Youll also want to preheat the oven to 425 F.
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Add 3-4 pretzel sticks to the boiling water and boil for 30 seconds on each side.
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Flip and remove the pretzel sticks with a slotted spoon, and drain on clean towels.
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Transfer the boiled dough to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
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Repeat boiling all of the dough sticks.
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Then brush each dough stick lightly with a beaten egg (yolk and whites).
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If youre adding salt, sprinkle it on now and then bake at 425 F for 15 minutes.
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Theyre done when the tops are dark golden brown.
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To make the dipping sauce, simply combine the mustard, honey, and white balsamic vinegar.
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You can either stir them together in a bowl, or (my favorite way) just combine everything in a small jar and shake well.
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The pretzels are best eaten the same day, but any leftover sauce can be covered and refrigerated.
