Single-Serving Soft Pretzel

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Stir in 3 tbsp of water first. If the dough is SUPER dry, then add a little more water and mix again.

Step 2

Pour the entire contents of the bowl out, onto a lightly floured work surface and sprinkle with flour

Step 3

Knead gently until the dough comes together into a ball - it'll be slightly sticky - it should only take 1 or 2 minutes.

Step 4

Shape the dough into a roughly 20" rope. Make the rope into a U shape, twist the ends over each other and fold them down over the base of the 'U' to make a pretzel shape (see the .gif below)

Step 5

In a shallow dish, combine the water and baking soda (from the dipping ingredients). Dip the shaped pretzel into the mixture and flip to coat completely. Transfer to a well-oiled baking sheet. (If you want a shiny pretzel, brush it with egg yolk now).

Step 6

Immediately sprinkle over your topping(s) of choice. Leave in a nice warm place to rise whilst you preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C) - for about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Bake for 20-25 minutes until darkly golden.

Step 8

Eat immediately.