Freddys Beer Pretzel

Freddys Beer Pretzel Recipe

takes about 2 1/2 hours

makes 5 large pretzels

-what you need-

Pretzels

• 1 packet active dry yeast, 2 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 cup warm water, 110 degrees
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 3 Tbs melted butter, cooled
• 1 cup of your favorite pumpkin beer, room temp
• 4 1/4 cup flour (510 grams)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/8 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup baking soda

Coating

• 4 Tbs melted butter
• Cinnamon sugar

-what to do-

1. In a bowl, combine your packet of active dry yeast, warm water and 1 tsp brown sugar. Let proof for 10 minutes.
2. Once done, add your proofed yeast to a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment
3. Next add in your melted butter and beer and mix until combined.
4. Next, with speed on low, add in your flour, salt, pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar and mix until dough ball forms and does not stick to sides of bowl.
5. Cover your dough and let rise for an hour and a half until doubled in size in a warm area.
6. When dough is done rising, take your pretzel dough out and cut into 5 equal pieces.
7. Roll one piece of dough at a one into a rope then shape like a pretzel and place on a baking sheet. Repeat until all are done.
8. Let pretzels rise under a cloth as you get your water ready.
9. Preheat oven to 350 and bring your water to a boil in a large heavy pot. Just before it reaches a boil add in your baking soda slowly.
10. Drop in your pretzels and cook 30 seconds on each side, then remove with a slotted spoon and place back on baking sheet.
11. Once all pretzels have boiled, bake until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Keep an eye on them.
12. When pretzels are done, brush on some melted butter and coat with cinnamon sugar.
13. ENJOY!!!!

Why was Freddy late for his appointment?

Because traffic was a nightmare on Elm Street.