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!
1 While dough is rising, prepare a baking soda water bath with 2 cups warm water and 2 tbsp baking soda. 2  Be certain to stir often. 3  After dough has risen, pinch off bits of dough and roll into a long rope (about 1/2 inch or less thick) and shape. 4  Dip pretzel in soda solution and place on greased baking sheet. While dough is rising, prepare a baking soda water bath with 2 cups warm water and 2 tbsp baking soda. 2  Be certain to stir often. 3  After dough has risen, pinch off bits of dough and roll into a long rope (about 1/2 inch or less thick) and shape. 4  Dip pretzel in soda solution and place on greased baking sheet.