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Pretzel bread

"Gonzo White" <Gunks33@hotmail.com>
Sun, 11 Feb 2001 13:07:00 -0600
v101.n009.7
Soft Pretzels  .....

I tried this recipe and I really liked it.  Strange how its mostly the
ingredients you use in making a loaf of bread.  But it really tastes
different.. Like a pretzel!! Next time you have company I strongly suggest
you try this, makes great nibbleizers.

Dough:

1 cup water
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 cups flour
2 1/2 tsp. Yeast

Put on dough program of bread machine or knead by hand and let rise till
double.  Roll out into 10"x16" rectangle. Cut into 12 strips, 16" long,
shape into pretzel shapes, ( I just cut into mini bread sticks, much easier)
place on 2 greased cookie sheets and let rise in warm place 15-20 minutes.

In a pot bring 6 cups water and 1/4 cup baking soda to a boil.  Boil
pretzels, 5 seconds on each side. Put back on cookie sheets.

Brush with a mixture of 1 egg white mixed with 1 Tbsp. water.
Sprinkle with coarse salt ( Pretzel salt from King Arthur is great). You
need the coarse salt. It gives it a zing.


Bake at 400 degrees for 9 minutes. Remove immediately to wire rack. Best
eaten when warm.