Best Firecracker Pretzel Rods Recipes

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MOVIE THEATER PRETZEL RODS



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My kids and all of their friends clamor for the large, chewy pretzel rods. They are fantastic fresh from the oven. -Lisa Shaw, Burnettsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 32 pretzel rods.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 cups water
1/3 cup baking soda
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon cold water
Optional: Coarse salt and warm cheese sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water and baking soda to a boil. Punch dough down; divide into 32 portions. Roll each into a 5-in. log. Add to boiling water, a few at a time, for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Place on greased baking sheets. Lightly beat egg yolk and cold water; brush over pretzels. If desired, sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake 425° until golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm with cheese sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BACON WRAPPED PRETZELS



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Bacon-wrapped pretzels. I have done these with brown sugar coating and completely without coating with good results. For extra indulgence, serve with warm chocolate sauce for dipping.

Provided by Chad Baker

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup brown sugar, or more to taste
3 tablespoons red chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 (12 ounce) package thinly sliced bacon
1 (15 ounce) package short pretzel rods

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack.
  • Mix brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Dredge both sides of each bacon slice in the brown sugar mixture. Wrap a coated bacon slice around each pretzel rod, leaving a small space at the bottom of pretzel uncovered for easy handling. Arrange wrapped pretzels on the wire rack atop the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 607.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

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