Why is putting the dough in a bag necessary? Can I flour the dough, cover it and leave it in the bowl for the 30 min rest? I only have sea salt. Can I use that sparingly on the tops of the pretzels? Anna, not necessary - so long as you keep the dough covered to retain its moisture, a covered bowl is fine. And yes, sea salt should work - if it's coarse enough it won't melt. Enjoy - PJH

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