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Soft Pretzels
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 12
This recipe comes from a great friend. She has made these as long as I can remember. They are very tasty. Enjoy
Ingredients:
3-1/2 cup all-purpose flour unsifted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup water
1 tablespoon water
1 egg yolk beaten
coarse salt
Directions:
1. Mix 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and undissolved yeast.
2. Heat 1 cup water and margarine to 130 degrees.
3. Gradually add to dry ingredients then beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer.
4. Add 1/2 cup flour then beat at high speed for 2 minutes.
5. Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
6. On floured board knead 5 minutes then set in greased bowl and turn to grease top.
7. Cover and let rise in warm draft free place for 40 minutes.
8. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces then roll each into a 20” rope.
9. Shape into pretzels or other shapes then place on greased baking sheets.
10. Cover and let rest 5 minutes.
11. Mix egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water then brush on pretzels and sprinkle with coarse salt.
12. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes then cool on racks.
By RecipeOfHealth.com