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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These pretzels can be made salty or sweet; your choice. Ingredients:
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons active dry yeast |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°) |
1 tablespoon softened butter or vegetable oil |
topping: |
3 tablespoons water |
2 teaspoons sugar |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
kosher salt |
coarse sugar |
2 tablespoons butter, melted, optional |
cinnamon-sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, water and butter; beat until smooth (mixture will be slightly sticky). Sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons water if dough is dry. Cover and let rest in a warm place 30 minutes.
2. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly greased surface; divide into six pieces. Roll each piece into a 24-in. rope. For topping, combine water, sugar and baking soda in a shallow bowl. Shape each rope into a pretzel and dip into the baking solution. Sprinkle pretzels with coarse salt or coarse sugar.
3. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Dip in cinnamon-sugar, if desired. Serve warm. Yield: 6 servings.
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