Homemade Soft Pretzels

Homemade Soft Pretzels
Homemade Soft Pretzels is a lacto ovo vegetarian recipe with 32 servings. One portion of this dish contains about 3g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 122 calories. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of water, butter, warm water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes. It works well as a very budget friendly hor d'oeuvre.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
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Add sugar, salt, butter and egg. Stir in 3 cups of flour; mix until smooth.
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Add enough additional flour to make a stiff dough. Cover bowl tightly with foil; refrigerate for 2-24 hours.
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Punch dough down and divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, cut each half into 16 equal pieces.
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Roll each piece into a 20-in. rope. Shape into the traditional pretzel shape and place on a greased baking sheet.
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In a small bowl, combine egg yolk and water; brush over the pretzels.
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Sprinkle with salt if desired. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes.
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Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until brown.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 5 m.
Servings32
Health Score0
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