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Homemade Soft Pretzel

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s s that are soft and chewy on the inside and crackly brown on the outside. Knot or twist your way to the BEST soft pretzels you’ve ever had! Ingredient notes: Baking soda: Dunking the knots into a boiling baking soda bath before baking gives you that crackly brown outside on your pretzel. Step-by-step instructions: Bloom the yeast in a mixture of warm water (110 degrees) and dissolved sugar until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes. In the bowl of a standing mixer with the dough hook attached, combine flour, salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Add melted butter and bloomed...

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This old-fashioned sticky buns recipe comes complete with a decadent caramel glaze and chopped pecans

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Made completely from scratch with a make-ahead option, these are a wonderful choice for holiday brunches, weekend breakfasts, or an extra-special dessert. Welcome to the October bake-along! After a September hiatus, I’m excited to be back in the saddle and baking along with all of you this month! (If you are new to the site, each month I select a featured recipe and invite readers to bake it during the month and share their results in the comments here and on social media. Scroll down for more information on how to participate!) Now that the chilly weather is right around...

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