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Chewy Soft Pretzels

These homemade pretzels never last long around our house. My kids love to make them…and eat them! I serve them to company with a variety of dips, such as pizza sauce, ranch dressing, spinach dip or hot mustard. —Elvira Martens, Aldergrove, British Columbia

12 ServingsPrep: 1 hour + rising Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
8 cups water
1/2 cup baking soda
1 egg, lightly beaten
Kosher salt, sesame seeds, poppy seeds or grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt
and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour
to form a stiff dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5
minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover
and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; divide into 12 portions. Roll each into an 18-in.
rope; twist into a pretzel shape.
In a large saucepan, bring water and baking soda to a boil. Place
pretzels into boiling water, one at a time, for 30 seconds. Remove
with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

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Directions (continued)

Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with egg; sprinkle with desired
topping.
Bake at 425° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 pretzel (calculated without toppings) equals 163 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 400 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.