Soft Pretzels II

Soft Pretzels II
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Soft Pretzels II a try. One serving contains 185 calories, 6g of protein, and 1g of fat. This dairy free and lacto ovo vegetarian recipe serves 12. A mixture of active yeast, water, kosher salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Instructions

1
Stir sugar into 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl.
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Sprinkle yeast over top.
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Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve yeast.
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Combine 1 1/2 cups warm water, flour, and salt in large bowl. Stir yeast into mixture.
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Add a bit more flour, if needed, so dough isn't too sticky.
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Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
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Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover with tea towel.
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Let stand in oven with light on and door closed about 45 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
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9
Punch dough down.
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Roll into log. Mark off into 12 portions, and cut.
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Roll each portion into 1/2 inch rope. Shape each rope into pretzel form on greased baking sheets. Beat egg white and 1 teaspoon water with fork in small bowl; brush glaze on pretzels.
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Sprinkle some pretzels with kosher salt, and some with sesame seeds.
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Bake at 450 degrees (230 degrees C) for about 15 minutes. Turn out onto racks to cool.
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Ready In1 h, 50 m.
Servings12
Health Score6
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