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> jmcquown > wrote:
> > I think I've asked about this before, but I've never found a satisfactory
> > recipe for big soft pretzels like you get from a street vendor. They have
> > kosher salt on them and many people like to slather them with mustard. Any
> > good recipes for this nice, chewy pretzel? The texture almost reminds me of
> > bagels, which leads me to believe they are simmered prior to baking.
>
> Philadelphia style soft pretzels are definitely not simmered. They're
> baked.

Simmered BEFORE baking, as she said. Many recipes for soft pretzels have
them briefly cooked in a water and baking soda solution prior to salting
and baking.

Brian Rodenborn