Twist It Up: Pretzels from Pizza Dough
Transform leftover New York pizza dough into irresistibly chewy and golden pretzels! With a quick boil in a baking soda solution and a sprinkle of coarse salt, these pretzels offer the perfect balance of a crisp exterior and a soft inside. Serve them warm with mustard or cheese dip for a savory snack that's fun for all ages.
ingredients
- 1 lb New York pizza dough
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
- Optional dips: mustard, cheese sauce
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2.
Roll the pizza dough into a long, even rope about 20 inches long.
- 3.
Shape the dough into a pretzel by creating a loop and twisting the ends before placing them back over the loop.
- 4.
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and 2/3 cup of baking soda to a boil.
- 5.
Carefully drop the pretzels into the boiling water, cooking them for about 30 seconds on each side.
- 6.
Remove the pretzels with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 7.
Brush the top of each pretzel with the beaten egg, then sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- 8.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 9.
Allow to cool slightly before serving with your choice of dipping sauces.
