A friend’s housewarming party had me making pretzels again, and this time around I took a few more photos at each step. I think they turned out even better than the first batch–my shaping improved a bit and baking on the silpat made things a breeze (seriously, I’m in so much love with that thing).
The key to getting a better pretzel shape is to stretch out the sides just a smidge after you've made the crossed arms.
After a quick dip in the soda bath, resting the pretzels on a towel helps drain off excess water.
Brush pretzels with egg white and sprinkle with salt--this little guy is almost ready!
Can you tell this one was my favorite?
