Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/3 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 1/2 to 4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. coarse salt
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Grease 2 large baking sheets.
In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water; stir with rubber spatula until blended and dissolved.
Make sure stays warm.
Use a wooden spoon and stir in sugar, salt and 3 1/2 cups flour until a soft and slightly sticky dough forms.
Put dough on well-floured board and knead 5 to 7 minutes, adding 1/2 cup flour.
Cut dough in half, then into sixths.
Make shapes or roll into 15-inch ropes for traditional pretzels.
In small bowl, mix egg and water; brush on pretzels and sprinkle with salt.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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