Traditional Soft Pretzels Recipe

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Traditional Soft Pretzels
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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp yeast (dissolved in the water)
  • 1 cup water (120 , fairly warm but not hot)
  • 2 tbsp baking soda, mixed with 4 cups boiling water
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tsp water

Directions:

  1. Mix the water, yeast, brown sugar and salt in a food processor or a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the flour and mix until the dough is smooth.
  3. If you have time, chill the dough for at least an hour so that it is easier to form.
  4. Now divide the dough into 4, 6 or 12 pieces, depending on how many pretzels you'd like to make.
  5. Roll each piece into a very thin rope, slightly thicker than a pencil.
  6. Form each rope of dough into an upside-down U shape on your table.
  7. Bring the ends pf each rope together and twist them.
  8. Flatten the ends with your fingers, and bring them to the top of the pretzel pressing them into the dough to secure the shape of the pretzel. (If you have trouble with the twisting, just do your best to make them look like pretzels. The shape won't affect the taste.).
  9. Place the pretzels on a greased cookie sheet.
  10. Now let the pretzels rise for about 30 minutes, or until they have roughly doubled in size.
  11. Boil the 4 cups of water with baking soda, and then dip each pretzel in the solution for 10 seconds.
  12. Remove the pretzels and place them back on the baking sheet.
  13. Beat the egg with the 1 teaspoon of water, and then brush it onto the pretzels so that they'll be nice and golden.
  14. Sprinkle the pretzels with more of the salt, or any other garnish you'd like. (sesame seeds, cheese, cinnamon, etc.).
  15. Bake for 12-15 minutes on 425 degrees, or until they're brown and golden.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 583.16 Kcal (2442 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.06g 28%
Cholesterol 3.14mg 1%
Sodium 4073.31mg 170%
Potassium 244.03mg 5%
Total Carbs 93.84g 31%
Sugars 6.27g 25%
Dietary Fiber 9.87g 39%
Protein 11.87g 24%
Iron 5.7mg 32%
Calcium 270.3mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 300.03 Kcal (1256 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.29g 28%
Cholesterol 1.62mg 1%
Sodium 2095.65mg 170%
Potassium 125.55mg 5%
Total Carbs 48.28g 31%
Sugars 3.23g 25%
Dietary Fiber 5.08g 39%
Protein 6.11g 24%
Iron 2.9mg 32%
Calcium 139.1mg 27%

* 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

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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