GERMAN SOFT PRETZELS

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Oh my... soft pretzels are one of my indulgences. And this is a GREAT recipe. It's super easy to make. I dipped mine in a bit of mustard - so good. I bet these would be good with a bit of cinnamon butter or queso too. Yum!

Provided by Cherie Szilvagyi

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

PRETZEL DOUGH
3/4 c lukewarm water
1 1/2 tsp yeast
2 c flour
1 Tbsp sugar
EGG WASH
1 egg
1 Tbsp water
coarse salt
VARIATION
1 Tbsp sugar
cinnamon to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Mix sugar and water. You want enough sugar ( I use a Tbl because I like my dough sweet.) in the water to feed the yeast but go to your taste. I don't use a lot of sugar but you want enough to feed the yeast. Sprinkle yeast on top and let rise until foamy. Add flour and stir until dough forms a ball. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until dough is smooth and not sticky. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a long snake about 1/2 inch thick and 15 inches long. Make into pretzel shape. Place on greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Combine the egg with water and brush on top of pretzels. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes until golden brown.
  • 2. Variation: Sprinkle with Sugar and Cinnamon for that sweet pretzel taste.

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