Ingredients
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1 ½ cups water
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6 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
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2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
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4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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3 quarts cold water
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½ cup baking soda
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cooking spray
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon water
Directions
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Place 1 1/2 cups water, butter, brown sugar, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Mix until well combined. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
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Turn mixer on low speed and add 4 cups flour, 1 cup at a time. Add additional 1/2 cup flour if dough appears sticky. Increase speed to medium and knead until dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in more flour if dough still seems a little tacky.
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Oil a large mixing bowl. Add the ball of dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a sheet pan with cooking spray.
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Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly add baking soda and return to a boil.
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Meanwhile, remove dough from the bowl, flatten into a disc shape, and cut into 8 wedges. Roll each wedge into a 24-inch rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.
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Drop batches of dough pieces into the boiling water for about 35 seconds. Remove to the prepared sheet pan. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush over the tops of each boiled dough piece. Repeat with remaining dough.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of baking soda. The actual amount of baking soda consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 166 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 26g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
| Calories 166 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 2208mg | 96% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 4g | 8% |
| Calcium 15mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 51mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
