Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 98
  • Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 11 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 122 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 20 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 3 g

Soft Pretzels

SERVINGS

18-20

CATEGORY

Breads

METHOD

Baked

PREP

20 min.

COOK

15 min.

TOTAL

35 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Coarse salt

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the sugar, salt and enough flour to make a soft dough.
    Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Pinch off about 2 tablespoons of dough for each pretzel. Shape into traditional pretzel twists or letters or animals as desired. Place on greased baking sheets.
    Brush with egg; sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Yield: 18-20 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 10, 2008

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