I really want to make "authentic" pretzels which I understand requires
lye but I'm unsure how to use lye safely. (The recipe Reggie included
on Sept 8 sounds amazing and would be my first venture,) I've seen
notes about only using stainless steel pans. What about the utensils
I dip the pretzels with - can I use a plastic spatula or must that be
stainless steel as well? Is it a good idea to wear gloves? What
happens if it splashes on my glass cook top? What do I do with the
solution after I've dipped my pretzels? I've hunted online a bit but
have had difficulty finding clear answers from a reliable source so if
anyone has experience working with lye any safety tips would be
greatly appreciated. Thanks!!