MALL PRETZELS

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Big chewy pretzels like those sold in the mall! You may substitute garlic salt or cinnamon sugar for the coarse salt if you wish.

Provided by Jeannie Yee

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Pretzel Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ⅛ teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup bread flour
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water. Stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover, and let rise for one hour.
Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan. Line 6 baking sheets with parchment paper.
After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner. Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution. Place onto parchment covered baking sheets, and let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt, garlic salt or cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1782.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g