CHEWY BREAD PRETZELS

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I use this simple pretzel recipe to introduce my grandsons to baking. The boys took turns measuring and mixing. They enjoyed kneading the dough and shaping their pretzels any way they wanted.-Marilyn Strickland, Williamson, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
Coarse salt, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar and salt. Blend in flour, 1 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down and divide into 15 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 14-in. rope shape into the traditional pretzel shape and place on a greased baking sheet. Brush pretzels with egg and sprinkle with salt if desired. Cover and let rise 15 minutes. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.