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Roll the rope of dough as long as you can – at least 18 inches or even a bit more. Because the dough has a tendency to shrink back on itself, it helps to roll it out partway, let it rest for a few minutes, and then roll it the rest of the way.

Lye is primarily used to make pretzels, and it's the reason for their unmistakable shiny, mahogany color. To prepare, shaped pretzels are dipped in a lye bath, then baked in the oven.

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Lye. The dough is simple; take a basic yeast-risen dough that can be readied in an afternoon. But the trick to great pretzels is dipping the pretzels in a liquid wash before baking — and not just any wash, but a combination of water and lye. That's what gives pretzels their terrific color, texture and flavor.

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Store Leftover Pretzels Just cool them completely, then wrap them individually in plastic wrap. You can store them at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze them for up to 1 month. For a warm, soft pretzel, reheat them in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes, or for 10-12 minutes if frozen.

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