Pretzels (Slideshow version)

Pretzels : Photo of step #26

Stage 14/14 :

Bake until they are just starting to brown and are still soft, about 20 minutes.

Leave to cool on a wire rack.

Remarks

To give that famous piquancy, professionals use caustic soda (well-diluted, of course), rather than baking soda.

And to drink?

To set the right mood, a good beer.

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