Soft Pretzels (For Bread Machines) Recipe

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Soft Pretzels (For Bread Machines)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (1/4 oz) package dry active yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil

Directions:

  1. Place ingredients in bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
  2. Select White Bread setting, Manual and then press Start.
  3. After the machine has completed the second rising cycle, it will beep.
  4. Remove the dough onto a very lightly floured surface.
  5. Divide into 4 parts.
  6. Divide each fourth into 3 pieces.
  7. Roll each piece into an 18 inch rope.
  8. Shape rope into a circle, overlapping about 4 inches; from each end, leaving ends free.
  9. Take one end in each hand and twist at the point where dough overlaps.
  10. Carefully lift ends across to the opposite edge of circle.
  11. Tuck ends under edge to make a pretzel shape; moisten and press ends to seal.
  12. Place on greased cookie sheet.
  13. Let rise, uncovered, until puffy, about 20 minutes.
  14. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 2 quarts of water and 1/3 cup baking soda; bring to a boil.
  15. Lower 1 or 2 pretzels into the saucepan; simmer for 10 seconds on each side.
  16. Lift from water with a slotted spoon.
  17. Return to greased cookie sheet.
  18. Let dry briefly.
  19. Brush with 1 egg white slightly beaten.
  20. Sprinkle with course salt or sesame seeds or leave plain.
  21. If you leave them plain, after they bake dip into melted butter then in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  22. Bake at 425°F for 4 minutes; then turn cookie sheet around and bake 4 more minutes.
  23. These are so good.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 178.89 Kcal (749 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.76g 10%
Sodium 624.73mg 26%
Potassium 66.95mg 1%
Total Carbs 25.95g 9%
Sugars 0.45g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.19g 13%
Protein 3.99g 8%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 75.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 307.74 Kcal (1288 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.63g 10%
Sodium 1074.69mg 26%
Potassium 115.17mg 1%
Total Carbs 44.64g 9%
Sugars 0.78g 2%
Dietary Fiber 5.48g 13%
Protein 6.86g 8%
Iron 2.8mg 9%
Calcium 130.2mg 8%

* 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

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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