Soft Pretzels
Always a favorite. May use different toppings and dips.
Ingredients
  • 1pkg Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 1/3C Water (105-115 degrees)
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 3.5-4C Flour
  • 1 Egg
  • 1Tbsp Water
  • 2Tbsp Coarse Salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 and grease 2 large baking sheets
  2. In large bowl sprinkle yeast over warm water and stir with rubber spatula until well blended
  3. Gradually stir in sugar, salt and enough flour to form soft, sticky dough.
  4. Turn dough onto well floured board and knead 5 - 7 minutes adding more flour if needed until dough is smooth and elastic. Surface of dough will appear blistered but should not stick to the board.
  5. Cut dough in half and then each half into six equal sized pieces.
  6. Roll each piece into a rope until about 15 inches long.
  7. Loop to form pretzel shape and place on baking sheet about 3 inches apart. Make sure that loops are open so that pretzels won't close when rising during baking.
  8. In small bowl, mix together egg and water.
  9. Brush egg mixture on pretzels and sprinkle with salt.
  10. Bake 15 - 20 minutes until golden brown.