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Soft Pretzels, Buttery

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:06:47 -0700
v111.n027.5
* Exported from MasterCook *

                            Soft Pretzels, Buttery

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :2:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads
                  Low Fat

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    4          teaspoons  active dry yeast
    1           teaspoon  white sugar
    1 1/4           cups  warm water -- (110F/45 C)
    5               cups  all-purpose flour
       1/2           cup  white sugar
    1 1/2      teaspoons  salt
    1         tablespoon  vegetable oil
    1 1/2           cups  baking soda
    4               cups  hot water
       1/4           cup  kosher salt -- for topping

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water. 
Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Make a 
well in the center; add the oil and yeast mixture. Mix and form into 
a dough. If the mixture is dry, add one or two tablespoons of water. 
Knead the dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. Lightly oil a 
large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. 
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in 
size, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 450F (230C). In a large bowl, dissolve baking soda in 
hot water.

When risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide 
into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a 
pretzel shape. Once all of the dough is all shaped, dip each pretzel 
into the baking soda solution and place on a greased baking sheet. 
Sprinkle with kosher salt.

Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, until browned.

Per Serving  Calories: 237 | Total Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg

Description:
    "These pretzels are a bit sweeter than othea r types and are 
buttery. These are great plain with a bit of pretzel salt or coated 
with cinnamon and sugar. Once finished, dip the hot pretzel in melted 
butter and coat with your favorite flavors."
Source:
    "allrecipes.com"
Start to Finish Time:
    "2:20"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 237 Calories; 2g Fat (6.5% 
calories from fat); 6g Protein; 49g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 
0mg Cholesterol; 9703mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.