Soft Pretzels Recipe

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Soft Pretzels
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  1. Pour 2 cups hot water into bowl of electric mixer with dough hook. Check water with instant-read thermometer to register about 110 degrees. Add sugar, stir to dissolve. Sprinkle with yeast; let sit 5 minutes; yeast should bubble.
  2. Beat 1 cup flour into yeast on low until combined. Beat in salt and 4 cups flour until combined, about 30 seconds. Beat on medium-low until doughy pulls away from sides of bowl, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup flour, and knead on low 1 minute more. If dough is still wet and sticky, add 1/2 cup more flour (this will depend on weather conditions); knead until combined, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a lightly floured board, and knead about 10 times until smooth.
  3. Pour oil into a large bowl; swirl to coat sides. Transfer dough to bowl, turning dough to completely cover all sides. Cover with a kitchen towel, and leave in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until dough has doubled in size.
  4. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Set aside. Punch down dough remove bubbles. Transfer to a lightly floured board. Knead once or twice, divide into 16 pieces (about 2 1/2 ounces each), and wrap in plastic.
  5. Roll 1 piece of dough at a time into an 18 - inch - long strip. Twist pretzel shape; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Cover with a kitchen towel. Continue to form pretzels; 8 will fit on each sheet. Let dough rest until it rises slightly, about 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, fill large shallow pot with 2 inches water. Bring to a boil. Add baking soda. Reduce to simmer; transfer 3 to 4 pretzels to water. Poach 1 minute. Use slotted spoon to transfer pretzels to baking sheet. Continue until all pretzels are poached. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush pretzels with egg wash. Sprinkle with salt. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool on wire rack. Pretzels are best when eaten the same day, and will keep at room temperature, uncovered, for 2 days. Do not store in covered container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2951.18 Kcal (12356 kJ)
Calories from fat 202.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.46g 35%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 14634.67mg 610%
Potassium 987.7mg 21%
Total Carbs 583.42g 194%
Sugars 7.84g 31%
Dietary Fiber 25.74g 103%
Protein 86.3g 173%
Iron 8.7mg 49%
Calcium 195.9mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 218.83 Kcal (916 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.67g 35%
Cholesterol 13.79mg 62%
Sodium 1085.16mg 610%
Potassium 73.24mg 21%
Total Carbs 43.26g 194%
Sugars 0.58g 31%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 103%
Protein 6.4g 173%
Iron 0.6mg 49%
Calcium 14.5mg 20%

* 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

  • 60.1
    Points
  • 75
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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