PRETZEL BREAD

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Like a pretzel, this bread has a salty brown crust and a tender texture--perfect for sandwiches.

Provided by Fleischmann's Yeast

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®

Time 1h49m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 envelope Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
3 quarts water
¾ cup baking soda
1 egg
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

Heat milk and butter until warm (100 degrees to 110 degrees F); the butter will not completely melt. Combine with undissolved yeast and brown sugar in a large mixer bowl. Stir in salt and 2 cups flour, beat for 3 minutes. Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Combine boiling solution and bring to a boil. Punch dough down and divide into 2 equal pieces. Form each piece into a tight, smooth ball. Boil each loaf in the solution for 2 minutes, turning after 1 minute. Remove loaves from pot using a slotted spoon and place on a greased baking sheet.
Brush with egg wash and cut a cross in the top. Bake for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes until the loaves are evenly browned. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 4155.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g