Pretzels

* Exported from MasterCook *

Pretzels

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : German

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 package Yeast; Active -- Dry
4 cup Flour -- Unbleached
1 1/2 cup ;Water, Warm -- 110-120 Degrees
1 Egg; Large -- Beaten
1 teaspoon Salt
Salt -- Coarse
1 tablespoon Sugar

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add salt and sugar to yeast mixture. Blend in
flour and knead dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. Cover and let dough
rise until double in bulk. Punch down. Cut dough into small pieces and roll
into ropes. Twist ropes into pretzel shapes and place on greased cookie sheet.
Using a pastry brush, bursh pretzels with egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
Allow pretzels to rise until almost double in bulk. Bake at 425 degrees F. for
10 to 15 minutes or until browned. Best if eaten immediately. If not, store
in airtight container. Makes 12 6-inch pretzels.



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