PREPARATION

1. In a mixing bowl, add 1 tablespoon dry yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 220 milliliters warm water and mix it well.
2. Rest the mixture for 5 minutes.
3. Add 600 grams all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 45 milliliters melted butter, 100 milliliters warm water and knead it into a smooth soft dough.
4. Rest the dough for 30 minutes.
5. Take a ball from dough. Roll the ball into a long rope, tapering them slightly at both ends.
6. To shape each pretzel, form the rope into a U shape. Cross the ends over each other twice to form the twist, then bring the ends to the bottom of the U and press the tips onto it.
7. Arrange them on a baking tray and refrigerate for 1 hour.
8. Heat 2 litres water in a heavy pot, add 100 grams baking soda and mix it well.
9. Dip the pretzel in boiling water and boil for 10 seconds.
10. Remove from water and place on a tray.
11. Sprinkle some salt on it.
12. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Bake for 15 -20 minutes or until dark brown in color.
13. Serve.

Alsterwasser

Serving - 1

INGREDIENTS
Lemonade - 130 milliliters
Pilsner beer - 180 milliliters