Soft Puffy Pretzel Sticks Recipe

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Soft Puffy Pretzel Sticks
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Ingredients:

  • 2 (1/4 oz) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 5 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/4-1/2 cup flour , for kneading
  • 3/4 cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg, beaten with
  • 1 tbsp water

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, stir the brown sugar into 2 cups of warm water until dissolved.
  2. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the vegetable oil and 3 cups of the flour. Knead in the remaining 2 3/4 cups flour; dough will be slightly sticky.
  4. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until silky, about 3 minutes. If the dough is very sticky, knead in up to 1/4 cup more flour.
  5. Transfer dough to a large oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
  6. Heat oven to 450*F. Line 3 large cookie sheets with parchment paper; butter the paper.
  7. Punch dough down and turn out onto a floured surface.
  8. Knead dough lightly, flatten it out, and cut into 24 pieces.
  9. Roll each piece into a 9 stick about 1/2 thick.
  10. Transfer sticks to the cookie sheets, spacing them 2 apart. Let stand, uncovered, until puffed, about 25 minutes.
  11. In a large, deep skillet, stir the baking soda into 2 qts. water and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium.
  12. Using 2 slotted spoons, carefully transfer 6 pretzel sticks at a time into the simmering water for 30 seconds, turning once.
  13. Add about 1 cup of hot water to the soda mixture before cooking each batch of pretzels.
  14. Drain pretzels on paper towels, then return them to the cookie sheets.
  15. Brush pretzels with the egg wash and sprinkle with salt. Bake until richly browned, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.
  16. The baked pretzels can be stored overnight in an airtight plastic storage bag. Reheat before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 578.75 Kcal (2423 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.05g 32%
Cholesterol 15.5mg 5%
Sodium 5490.13mg 229%
Potassium 212.94mg 5%
Total Carbs 87.11g 29%
Sugars 8.89g 36%
Dietary Fiber 9.74g 39%
Protein 12.1g 24%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 237.5mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 365.16 Kcal (1529 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.28g 32%
Cholesterol 9.78mg 5%
Sodium 3463.93mg 229%
Potassium 134.35mg 5%
Total Carbs 54.96g 29%
Sugars 5.61g 36%
Dietary Fiber 6.14g 39%
Protein 7.63g 24%
Iron 3.2mg 28%
Calcium 149.8mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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