SPOOKY PRETZEL BONES

Spooky Pretzel Bones image

I hosted a party one Halloween and wanted to make pretzels to go with my beer cheese dip. Considering the holiday, I shaped the dough into bones. -Courtney Lentz, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4-1/4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 cups water
1/2 cup baking soda
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Kosher salt, sesame seeds, poppy seeds or grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place 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; divide into 12 portions. Roll each into a 14-in. rope; tie a knot at each end., Preheat oven to 425°. In a large saucepan, bring water and baking soda to a boil. Place 1 pretzel at a time into boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with egg; sprinkle with desired topping. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.