{"id":201936,"date":"2025-01-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=201936"},"modified":"2026-03-26T21:03:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:03:43","slug":"recipes-with-lye-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-lye-water\/","title":{"rendered":"18+ Feel-Good Recipes to Make with Lye Water for Delicious Homemade Treats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite snacks achieve that perfect texture and flavor? Lye water, an age-old ingredient, can transform ordinary recipes into extraordinary delights. Let\u2019s explore some feel-good recipes that will make your taste buds dance and bring a smile to your face!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-lye-water\/#Soft_Pretzels\" >Soft Pretzels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-lye-water\/#Chinese_Mooncakes\" >Chinese Mooncakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-lye-water\/#Homemade_Bagels\" >Homemade Bagels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-lye-water\/#Alkaline_Noodles\" >Alkaline Noodles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-lye-water\/#Homemade_Pretzel_Bites\" >Homemade Pretzel Bites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-lye-water\/#Silky_Tofu\" >Silky Tofu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-lye-water\/#Classic_Pretzel_Roll\" >Classic Pretzel Roll<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soft_Pretzels\"><\/span>Soft Pretzels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/1718383\/pexels-photo-1718383.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Soft Pretzels\" title=\"Soft Pretzels\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Jens Mahnke on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/pretzels-1718383\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:CornflowerBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/easy-homemade-soft-pretzels-1735757787.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/easy-homemade-soft-pretzels\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: 40 min Total Time: 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:AliceBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-soft-pretzels-1735757788.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Soft Pretzels\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/24272\/buttery-soft-pretzels\/\" target=\"_blank\">Homemade Soft Pretzels<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.6. Ingredients: 2 h <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:BlanchedAlmond\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-pretzel-recipe-1735757788.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Pretzel Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/handletheheat.com\/how-to-make-pretzels\/\" target=\"_blank\">Homemade Pretzel Recipe<\/a><\/strong> from Handle the Heat<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 1 h 1 min Total Time: 1 h 1 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Imagine biting into a warm, soft pretzel with a golden-brown crust that\u2019s slightly chewy and oh-so-satisfying. These pretzels are boiled in a lye water solution before baking, which gives them that classic pretzel flavor and texture we all crave.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups warm water<\/li>\n<li>1 packet active dry yeast<\/li>\n<li>4 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup lye water<\/li>\n<li>Coarse salt for sprinkling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes these pretzels so popular is their unique combination of flavors and textures. They\u2019re perfect for game day, movie night, or just a cozy afternoon snack. Plus, the satisfaction of making your own pretzels is unbeatable!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/soft-pretzel-recipe-1735757857.jpg\" alt=\"Soft Pretzel Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r3vC5l5NxjA&#038;pp=ygUJI3ByZXR6ZWxs\" target=\"_blank\">Soft Pretzel Recipe<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-best-homemade-soft-pretzels-1735757857.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Homemade Soft Pretzels\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=6OEQ59hCr0M&#038;t=93s\" target=\"_blank\">The Best Homemade Soft Pretzels<\/a><br \/><small>(m.youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/professional-baker-teaches-you-how-to-make-pretzels-1735757857.jpg\" alt=\"Professional Baker Teaches You How To Make PRETZELS!\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3qZZRSYc5FU\" target=\"_blank\">Professional Baker Teaches You How To Make PRETZELS!<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chinese_Mooncakes\"><\/span>Chinese Mooncakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/9863717\/pexels-photo-9863717.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Chinese Mooncakes\" title=\"Chinese Mooncakes\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Nataliya Vaitkevich on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/mooncakes-on-ceramic-saucer-9863717\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SeaShell\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/easy-chinese-lye-noodles-1735757800.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Chinese Lye Noodles\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choochoocachew.com\/lyenoodles\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Chinese Lye Noodles<\/a><\/strong> from Choochoo-ca-Chew<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 25\u00a0min <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:MistyRose\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lye-water-1735757800.jpg\" alt=\"Lye Water\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eatlittlebird.com\/lye-water\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lye Water<\/a><\/strong> from Eat, Little Bird<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 1\u202fh 5\u00a0min <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-alkaline-noodlesramen-noodles-jian-shui-mian-1735757800.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Alkaline Noodles\/Ramen Noodles (Jian Shui Mian)\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whattocooktoday.com\/alkaline-noodles.html\" target=\"_blank\">Homemade Alkaline Noodles\/Ramen Noodles (Jian Shui Mian)<\/a><\/strong> from What To Cook Today<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 1\u202fh 17\u00a0min <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These delightful pastries are a staple during the Mid-Autumn Festival and are cherished for their beautiful designs and rich flavors. The lye water gives mooncakes a unique texture that melts in your mouth, making each bite a true delight.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup golden syrup<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup lye water<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>Red bean paste or lotus seed paste for filling<\/li>\n<li>Melon seeds for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What\u2019s special about mooncakes is the artistry that goes into making them. Each cake can be personalized with different fillings and designs, making them a lovely gift or festive treat. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is a celebration in every bite!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-make-traditional-mooncakes-from-scratch-ahead-of-the-1735757863.jpg\" alt=\"How to make traditional mooncakes from scratch ahead of the ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3_cn4Lf5FJE\" target=\"_blank\">How to make traditional mooncakes from scratch ahead of the &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/traditional-chinese-mooncake-recipe-1735757863.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Chinese Mooncake Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Zvefr5F7RJU\" target=\"_blank\">Traditional Chinese Mooncake Recipe<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/chinese-lotus-seed-mooncakes\u767d\u83b2\u84c9\u6708\u997c\uff09-traditional-1735757864.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese Lotus Seed Mooncakes(\u767d\u83b2\u84c9\u6708\u997c\uff09 - Traditional ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uZbbQBAFHaQ\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese Lotus Seed Mooncakes(\u767d\u83b2\u84c9\u6708\u997c\uff09 &#8211; Traditional &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Homemade_Bagels\"><\/span>Homemade Bagels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/6412951\/pexels-photo-6412951.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Homemade Bagels\" title=\"Homemade Bagels\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by RDNE Stock project on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/bread-food-festive-pattern-6412951\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:FloralWhite\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-bagels-recipe-1735757810.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Bagels Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-bagels\/\" target=\"_blank\">Homemade Bagels Recipe<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: 3 h <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:WhiteSmoke\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-bagels-1735757810.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Bagels\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/bagel-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Homemade Bagels<\/a><\/strong> from Love and Lemons<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: 1 h 30 min Total Time: 1 h 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LemonChiffon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/new-york-style-bagel-recipe-1735757810.jpg\" alt=\"New York-Style Bagel Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sophisticatedgourmet.com\/2009\/10\/new-york-style-bagel-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">New York-Style Bagel Recipe<\/a><\/strong> from Sophisticated Gourmet<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: 2 h <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Bagels made from scratch are a game changer, and using lye water takes them to another level. The result? A shiny, chewy crust that makes your morning breakfast feel like a treat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 cups bread flour<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons salt<\/li>\n<li>1 packet active dry yeast<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups warm water<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup lye water<\/li>\n<li>Sesame or poppy seeds for topping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>People love homemade bagels because they can be customized to your taste, from everything bagels to plain. Plus, they\u2019re perfect for breakfast sandwiches or just spread with cream cheese. The satisfaction of achieving that perfect bagel texture makes the effort worthwhile!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/easy-homemade-bagels-1735757876.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Homemade Bagels\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KRXVJt5J5tA\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Homemade Bagels<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-make-bagels-jamie-oliver-1735757876.jpg\" alt=\"How to make Bagels | Jamie Oliver\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1852bo8l6JE\" target=\"_blank\">How to make Bagels | Jamie Oliver<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/easy-homemade-bagels-recipe-1735757877.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Homemade Bagels Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sYrbi0LcsBg\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Homemade Bagels Recipe<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alkaline_Noodles\"><\/span>Alkaline Noodles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Moccasin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/easy-chinese-lye-noodles-1735757818.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Chinese Lye Noodles\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choochoocachew.com\/lyenoodles\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Chinese Lye Noodles<\/a><\/strong> from Choochoo-ca-Chew<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 25 min Total Time: 25 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Khaki\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lye-water-1735757818.jpg\" alt=\"Lye Water\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eatlittlebird.com\/lye-water\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lye Water<\/a><\/strong> from Eat, Little Bird<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 1 h 5 min Total Time: 1 h 5 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LimeGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-alkaline-noodlesramen-noodles-jian-shui-mian-1735757819.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Alkaline Noodles\/Ramen Noodles (Jian Shui Mian)\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whattocooktoday.com\/alkaline-noodles.html\" target=\"_blank\">Homemade Alkaline Noodles\/Ramen Noodles (Jian Shui Mian)<\/a><\/strong> from What To Cook Today<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 1 h 17 min Total Time: 1 h 17 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These noodles are a staple in many Asian cuisines, known for their chewy texture and unique flavor. The addition of lye water gives them that distinctive bite, making them perfect for stir-fries or soup dishes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup lye water<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What\u2019s wonderful about alkaline noodles is how versatile they are. You can use them in a variety of dishes, from ramen to lo mein, and they absorb flavors beautifully. Plus, making your own noodles is a fun way to impress family and friends!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-make-ramen-noodlesalkaline-noodles-from-scratch-1735757883.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Ramen Noodles\/Alkaline Noodles From Scratch\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bMiOCLTIINU\" target=\"_blank\">How to Make Ramen Noodles\/Alkaline Noodles From Scratch<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-make-ramen-noodles-from-scratch-alkaline-noodles-1735757883.jpg\" alt=\"How to make Ramen noodles from scratch: alkaline noodles ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1wySzXVxuUI\" target=\"_blank\">How to make Ramen noodles from scratch: alkaline noodles &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-make-homemade-japanese-ramen-noodles-1735757883.jpg\" alt=\"How To Make Homemade Japanese ( Ramen ) Noodles ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ItMgOm7sB-o\" target=\"_blank\">How To Make Homemade Japanese ( Ramen ) Noodles &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Homemade_Pretzel_Bites\"><\/span>Homemade Pretzel Bites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:DodgerBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/soft-pretzel-bites-1735757825.jpg\" alt=\"Soft Pretzel Bites\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/soft-pretzel-bites\/\" target=\"_blank\">Soft Pretzel Bites<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: Spicy cheese sauce, brown sugar, baking soda, active dry yeast, sea salt Total Time: 1 hr. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:AliceBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-soft-pretzel-bites-1735757825.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/homemade-soft-pretzel-bites\/\" target=\"_blank\">Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites<\/a><\/strong> from Two Peas &amp; Their Pod<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7. 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Bite-sized and perfect for dipping, they\u2019re a hit at parties or just for a cozy night in.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups warm water<\/li>\n<li>1 packet active dry yeast<\/li>\n<li>4 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup lye water<\/li>\n<li>Cheese sauce or mustard for dipping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These pretzel bites are not just delicious but incredibly fun to make! You can get creative with the dips, from cheese sauce to spicy mustard. 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Ingredients: 25\u00a0min <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SteelBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lye-water-1735757833.jpg\" alt=\"Lye Water\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eatlittlebird.com\/lye-water\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lye Water<\/a><\/strong> from Eat, Little Bird<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 1\u202fh 5\u00a0min <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Magenta\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-alkaline-noodlesramen-noodles-jian-shui-mian-1735757834.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Alkaline Noodles\/Ramen Noodles (Jian Shui Mian)\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whattocooktoday.com\/alkaline-noodles.html\" target=\"_blank\">Homemade Alkaline Noodles\/Ramen Noodles (Jian Shui Mian)<\/a><\/strong> from What To Cook Today<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 1\u202fh 17\u00a0min <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Making your own tofu might sound daunting, but it\u2019s incredibly rewarding and surprisingly simple. Lye water is essential in this process, helping to create that silky texture we all love in fresh tofu.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup dried soybeans<\/li>\n<li>3 cups water<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon lye water<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Freshly made tofu is flavorful and can be used in a variety of dishes, from stir-fries to salads. What makes homemade tofu so special is the ability to control the texture and flavor, making it a delightful addition to your meals!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/silk-tofu-fatto-in-casa-1735757893.jpg\" alt=\"SILK TOFU FATTO IN CASA\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NCx0YQVC_No\" target=\"_blank\">SILK TOFU FATTO IN CASA<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/\ud835\udce2\ud835\udcf2\ud835\udcf5\ud835\udcf4\ud835\udcee\ud835\udcf7-\ud835\udce3\ud835\udcf8\ud835\udcef\ud835\udcfe-\ud835\udcdc\ud835\udcf8\ud835\udcfe\ud835\udcfc\ud835\udcfc\ud835\udcee-perche-la-verita-e-che-quando-1735757894.jpg\" alt=\"\ud835\udce2\ud835\udcf2\ud835\udcf5\ud835\udcf4\ud835\udcee\ud835\udcf7 \ud835\udce3\ud835\udcf8\ud835\udcef\ud835\udcfe \ud835\udcdc\ud835\udcf8\ud835\udcfe\ud835\udcfc\ud835\udcfc\ud835\udcee, perch\u00e9 la verit\u00e0 \u00e8 che quando ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WolfathleteFitness\/videos\/%F0%9D%93%A2%F0%9D%93%B2%F0%9D%93%B5%F0%9D%93%B4%F0%9D%93%AE%F0%9D%93%B7-%F0%9D%93%A3%F0%9D%93%B8%F0%9D%93%AF%F0%9D%93%BE-%F0%9D%93%9C%F0%9D%93%B8%F0%9D%93%BE%F0%9D%93%BC%F0%9D%93%BC%F0%9D%93%AE-perch%C3%A9-la-verit%C3%A0-%C3%A8-che-quando-non-sai-a-cosa-a-credere-hai-bi\/3376951385755829\/\" target=\"_blank\">\ud835\udce2\ud835\udcf2\ud835\udcf5\ud835\udcf4\ud835\udcee\ud835\udcf7 \ud835\udce3\ud835\udcf8\ud835\udcef\ud835\udcfe \ud835\udcdc\ud835\udcf8\ud835\udcfe\ud835\udcfc\ud835\udcfc\ud835\udcee, perch\u00e9 la verit\u00e0 \u00e8 che quando &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(facebook.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/silken-tofu-1735757894.jpg\" alt=\"Silken Tofu\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gak29Gea4Js\" target=\"_blank\">Silken Tofu<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classic_Pretzel_Roll\"><\/span>Classic Pretzel Roll<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Red\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/easy-chinese-lye-noodles-1735757848.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Chinese Lye Noodles\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choochoocachew.com\/lyenoodles\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Chinese Lye Noodles<\/a><\/strong> from Choochoo-ca-Chew<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 25 min Total Time: 25 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Peru\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lye-water-1735757848.jpg\" alt=\"Lye Water\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eatlittlebird.com\/lye-water\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lye Water<\/a><\/strong> from Eat, Little Bird<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 1 h 5 min Total Time: 1 h 5 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Lavender\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-alkaline-noodlesramen-noodles-jian-shui-mian-1735757849.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Alkaline Noodles\/Ramen Noodles (Jian Shui Mian)\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whattocooktoday.com\/alkaline-noodles.html\" target=\"_blank\">Homemade Alkaline Noodles\/Ramen Noodles (Jian Shui Mian)<\/a><\/strong> from What To Cook Today<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. 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