I've made these pretzels quite a few times now because the family loves them.This afternoon when I made them I used Sir Lancelot Flour instead of Organic High Gluten Flour, figuring that they were basically the same thing. I could not figure out for the life of me why the dough was so darn dry. I kept adding water . . . and more water . . . and more water until I eventually got the balance right. I made the pretzels and they turned out great. I was thinking that I would email you to ask about the two types of flour . . . but my son just walked in to tell me that the water I put in the microwave was done. Argh! Mystery solved. I had put the water filled measuring cup in the microwave for just a few seconds to warm it up just a tad (because our hot water faucet isn't filtered) and I forgot to add it to the dough. I *wish* I could say that this was the first time I've done this. I need to adjust my process! LOL Well, that was easy! Mystery solved! Sorry, you were left frustrated, though! You obviously did a great job on adding enough liquid to achieve the right "feel". I am glad to hear the pretzels came out great. Elisabeth

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