Homemade Pretzels
Source of Recipe
tribune chronicle, 2006
List of Ingredients
1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. warm (110-115 deg.) water
2 T. butter softened
1 T. sugar
1/2 t. salt
2-3/4 c. all purpose flour
4 c. water
2 T. baking soda
Coarse salt
Prepared mustard
Yields 1 dozen pretzelsRecipe
In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add butter, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
Stir in remaining flour for soft dough.
Cover and let rise in warm place for 20 minutes.
Punch dough down.
Divide into equal pieces.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 15 inch long strip; twist into pretzel shapes to make 1 dozen.
In a large non-aluminum saucepan, bring water to a boil; add baking soda. Drop 2 pretzels into water, boil for 1 minute.
Remove with slotted spoon; drain.
Place on greased baking sheet; sprinkle with coarse salt.
Repeat with remaining pretzels.
Bake in oven at 475 deg. for 10-12 minutes.
Serve pretzels with cheese dip and prepared mustard.
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