Caramel Apple Soft Pretzels Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 Tb. sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp. dry active yeast (1 packet)
• 2 tsp. salt
• 4 1/2 cups (24 oz.) all-purpose flour + 1 Tb.
• 6 Tb. melted butter
• 1 1/2 cups diced apple
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 3 quarts water
• 3/4 cup baking soda
• 1 egg yolk + 1 Tb. water for egg wash
• 1 can Dulce de Leche
• Course Sea Salt