Soft Pretzels (bread machine)
Soft Pretzels
1 pkg dry active yeast
1 Tbsp sugar
3 c flour
1 c water
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp oil
1 egg white, slightly beaten
desired toppings (I use kosher salt, garlic salt/powder, and dill)
1. Place ingredients in a bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Dough setting or White Bread/Manual setting and then press start. After the machine has completed the second rising cycle, it will beep.
2. Remove the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 4 parts. Divide each fourth into 3 pieces. Roll each piece into an 18 inch rope.
3. Shape rope into a circle, overlapping about 4 inches. Take on end in each hand and twist at the point where the dough overlaps. Carefully lift ends across to the opposite edge of the circle. Tuck ends under the edge to make pretzel shape. Moisten with a tiny bit of water and press ends to seal.
4. Place on a greased cookie sheet and let rise, uncovered, until puffy - about 20 minutes.
5. In a 3-qt saucepan, combine 2 qts of water and 1/3 c baking soda. Bring to a boil.
6. Lower 1 or 2 pretzels into the saucepan; simmer for 10 seconds on each side. Lift from water with a slotted spoon and return to greased cookie sheet. Let dry briefly.
7. Brush with slightly beaten egg white. Sprinkle with desired toppings. Bake at 425 for 4 minutes. Turn cookie sheet around and bake 4 more minutes until golden brown.
Yield: 12 pretzels
SOOOO good! These are pretty easy but they do take some time. Plan it for a housework day or a lazy day at home. :)
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