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Soft Pretzels

SUBMITTED BY: Karen Stewart-Linkhart PHOTO BY: Michelle

"Now that I'm home full-time, I like to make all kinds of breads for meals, family gatherings and just for fun with my daughters, Lindsay and Mariah. Both girls love to help when it comes to making bread, especially kneading the dough. This is one of their favorite recipes."
PREP TIME  50 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • coarse salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, butter and egg. Stir in 3 cups of flour; mix until smooth. Add enough additional flour to make a stiff dough. Cover bowl tightly with foil; refrigerate for 2-24 hours. Punch dough down and divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, cut each half into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 20-in. rope. Shape into the traditional pretzel shape and place on a greased baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine egg yolk and water; brush over the pretzels. Sprinkle with salt if desired. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by PEACNHIM
Great, easy recipe. I did use a baking soda dip instead of the egg wash. 4 cups hot water,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by jael
Sooo yumo! I made a healthier version by using only 1 C white flour, 2 C Wheat, and 2 C oat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by Barbara Franklin-Sweat
This was so easy and the taste does satisfy! Baking soda wash is a must though. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2007 by Annie
Way good! My little bro and I made them last night and they were so good! Not the pretzel... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by FayJohnson
This is a very good pretzel recipe. Thanks for sharing. MORE


 
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