[homemade] buttery soft pretzels

I’m still perfecting this recipe. The pretzels are a bit too soft. In this batch, I compared a lye bath with a baking soda bath. It’s my first time using lye, and the pretzel flavor is amazing! I think I can reduce the fat (which adds flavor but softens the crust) when using the lye dip to get that crispy crust back. To the left is the lye dipped.