Homemade Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. enriched all-purpose flour
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/3 c. hot water (120~ to 130~)
3 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 Tbsp. honey
salt

Preparation

Grease a large baking sheet.
Stir together the all-purpose and whole wheat flours.
Measure 1 1/2 cups of the flour mixture into a mixing bowl.
Stir in the yeast.
Add the hot water, oil and honey.
Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
Knead 4 minutes or until smooth.
Let rise until double.
Cut into 12 pieces and roll each to a rope 15 inches long.
Shape into pretzel form. Brush with water and sprinkle very lightly with salt.
Let rise until double in size.
Bake in a 425\u00b0 oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes 12 pretzels.