One way of thinking of it is that using rubato in a piece of music will give a performance of close to the same length as if the piece were played with a strict metronomic attack. The 'gives and takes' in a rubato performance balance out in the end.
When the lye solution is hot, just below a simmer, dip each pretzel in the lye solution for 10 or 15 seconds, then remove to your baking pan. Repeat with the others, sprinkle them with salt and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Thereâs no end to the fun when you know the basic bread dough ratio!
Instructions. 1  Make the pretzel dough: Combine the warm water and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a medium-sized bowl, if kneading by hand). 2  Let stand a few minutes, then stir to dissolve the yeast. 3  Add 2 1/2 cups of the flour, sugar, and salt.4  Stir with a stiff spatula to form a floury, shaggy dough.et stand a few minutes, then stir to dissolve the yeast. Add 2 1/2 cups of the flour, sugar, and salt. Stir with a stiff spatula to form a floury, shaggy dough. Knead the dough: Knead the dough with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment on low speed for 5 minutes.