Hot Soft Pretzels

* Exported from MasterCook *

Hot Soft Pretzels

Recipe By : Cooking Live Show #CL8860
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cooking Live Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 packet active dry yeast
3 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cup warm water (105 - 110 degrees f.)
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
cornmeal and extra flour for dusting
-- worksurface
coarse kosher salt

In a large bowl combine yeast, 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, and water and let
stand 5 minutes until foamy and bubbly. Add remaining sugar and salt and stir
well. Add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing by hand until well incorporated.
Knead dough until smooth about 7 minutes and has a sheen. Transfer to a bowl
and let stand, covered, for 40 minutes in a warm place.

Dust your work surface with flour and cornmeal. Divide dough into
approximately 12 pieces and roll out to desired length and thickness. (Note:
thinner,crispier). Form dough into pretzel-shapes and transfer to a baking
sheet that has been lightly dusted with cornmeal. Allow pretzels to rise for
30 minutes, uncovered.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Carefully transfer risen pretzels to boiling water with a spatula and boil on
one side for 2 minutes, flip and boil other side for 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer
boiled pretzels to a rack to drain for 1 minute. Arrange pretzels on a baking
sheet, lightly dusted with cornmeal, and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake for
20 minutes until golden brown.

Yield: 6 servings




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