CRANBERRY BREAKFAST PRETZELS

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These tasty twists have a cinnamon-sugar topping and bits of bright cranberries throughout.-

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
2 quarts water
TOPPING:
1 egg white, beaten
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
Honey or cream cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, place the dried cranberries, applesauce and 1 tablespoon sugar; cover and process until finely chopped. Set aside. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the remaining sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the cranberry mixture, oil, salt and enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise ion a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface. Divide dough into 15 balls. Roll each ball into a 14-in. rope and form into a pretzel shape., In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Drop pretzels, one at a time into water; boil for 10 seconds on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Place pretzels on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place until puffy, about 25 minutes. Brush with egg white. Combine cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over tops. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with honey or cream cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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