Everything Pretzel Crisps

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 10 cups water
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, stir together the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

   5:00 · Proof yeast
2. 2

   Add the flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix with a dough hook or by hand until a smooth, elastic dough forms, about 5 minutes.

   5:00 · Knead dough
3. 3

   Shape the dough into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a very thin rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.

6. 6

   Cut each rolled sheet into 2-inch squares or rectangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.

7. 7

   In a large stock pot, bring the 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.

   10:00 · Bring water to boil
8. 8

   Working in small batches, boil the dough pieces for 20 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on a clean towel to drain.

   0:20 · Boil dough pieces
9. 9

   Arrange the boiled crisps on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer, spacing them slightly apart.

10. 10

    Brush the tops of each piece with beaten egg, then sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.

11. 11

    Bake until deep golden brown and crisp, 18 to 20 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.

    18:00 · Bake pretzel crisps
12. 12

    Let the crisps cool completely on the baking sheets to fully crisp up before serving or storing in an airtight container.