Hi, Char! It sounds like you were probably using a flour with a lower protein content than King Arthur contains. Less protein means your dough will absorb less water (making it stickier) and form less gluten strands, causing your baked goods to spread out further. Hope this helps!
June 29, 2020 at 8:00pm
In reply to First time making pretzel… by Char Rod (not verified)
Hi, Char! It sounds like you were probably using a flour with a lower protein content than King Arthur contains. Less protein means your dough will absorb less water (making it stickier) and form less gluten strands, causing your baked goods to spread out further. Hope this helps!