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Combine the water, sugar and kosher salt in the bowl or a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top.
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Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to foam.
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Add the flour and butter and, using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until well combined.
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Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
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Remove the dough from the bowl, clean the bowl and then oil it well with vegetable oil.
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Return the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and sit in a warm place for approximately 50 to 55 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 half-sheet pans with parchment paper and/or Pam Spray and/or lightly brush with the vegetable oil.
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Set aside.
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Bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a rolling boil in an 8-quart saucepan or roasting pan.
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In the meantime, turn the dough out onto a slightly oiled work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces.
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Roll out each piece of dough into a 24-inch rope.
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Make a U-shape with the rope, holding the ends of the rope, cross them over each other and press onto the bottom of the U in order to form the shape of a pretzel.
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Place onto the parchment-lined half sheet pan or well oiled/spayed pan.
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Place the pretzels into the boiling water, 1 by 1, for 30 seconds.
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Remove them from the water using a large flat spatula.
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Return to the half sheet pan, fix/adjust pretzel shape if needed, brush the top of each pretzel with the beaten egg yolk and water mixture and sprinkle with the pretzel salt.
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Bake until dark golden brown in color, approximately 12 to 14 minutes.
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Transfer to a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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Be careful not to cook too long, watch closely with oven temperature.
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The pretzels may stick to dark baking sheet pans if over-baking occurs.
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These are so good dipped into Yellow mustard or your favorite Easy Cheese (Cheese Wiz).
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ENJOY!
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Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/homemade-soft-pretzels-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback.
