Soft Pretzels Recipe

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Soft Pretzels
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Ingredients:

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 1/3 cups warm water
  • 1 package dry active yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp table salt
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp coarse salt

Directions:

  1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  3. Spray the 2 baking sheets with the cooking oil.
  4. Pour the warm water into a large mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast over the water and let stand for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir until completely dissolved.
  6. Add sugar, table salt, and 1 cup of flour; stir until blended.
  7. Add 2 more cups of flour a 1/2 cup at a time, stirring to blend after each addition.
  8. The dough should be well blended.
  9. Sprinkle some flour over a clean kitchen surface or board.
  10. Turn the dough onto the floured surface.
  11. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, sprinkling with flour if the dough is sticky.
  12. Pull the dough into 12 equal pieces.
  13. Roll 1 piece into a rope about 15 inches or any length you desire, depending on the size of the heart you want to make.
  14. Put the pretzel on a baking sheet and continue with the remaining dough.
  15. Beat the egg in a small bowl and add 1 tablespoon of water.
  16. Beat together.
  17. Brush the egg wash over each pretzel using a pastry brush.
  18. Sprinkle the coarse salt over the pretzels with your finger.
  19. Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  20. Allow to cool on a baking rack before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 133.73 Kcal (560 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.8g 1%
Cholesterol 15.5mg 5%
Sodium 1267.1mg 53%
Potassium 47.98mg 1%
Total Carbs 26.68g 9%
Sugars 0.65g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 4.17g 8%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 11.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 190.94 Kcal (799 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.15g 1%
Cholesterol 22.13mg 5%
Sodium 1809.15mg 53%
Potassium 68.5mg 1%
Total Carbs 38.1g 9%
Sugars 0.93g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 5%
Protein 5.95g 8%
Iron 0.6mg 2%
Calcium 15.9mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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