Authentic Soft Pretzel Recipe - Chewy, Salty, and Perfectly Baked #221196 (License: Personal Use)

This traditional soft pretzel features a rich mahogany crust achieved through a brief baking soda bath before oven baking, yielding a tender, chewy interior and satisfying snap. Coarse sea salt is generously applied pre-bake, enhancing both flavor and texture contrast. The iconic twisted knot shape ensures even cooking and maximum surface area for salt adherence.

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