Cook's Illustrated

Professional-Quality Soft Pretzels at Home

Published January 1, 2012. From Cook's Illustrated.

Professional bakers dip raw soft pretzels in a lye (sodium hydroxide) solution just before baking. What can the home cook use instead?

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