Preztels Anyone?

The weeks recipes may not come in order but since I had written the pretzel recipe up to be printed I figured it was good to post it next.  Super easy recipe and very good for a snack on these coming colder days?  I think they are coming.  But November sure has been warm so far.

 

:Super Easy Soft Pretzels:

makes 14 pretzels

1 loaf frozen white bread dough, thawed

all purpose flour, for dusting surface

1 egg, lightly beaten

coarse salt (optional)

Line a sheet pan with waxed paper.  Divide dough into 14 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a 16 inch rope and form into a pretzel shape.  Transfer dough to the prepared sheet pan, cover and refrigerate until ready to boil.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Lightly grease another sheet pan.  In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.  Add pretzels, 3 at a time, and cook until pretzels rise to the surface.  This takes about 2 minutes each time.  Remove and drain on paper towels.   Arrange pretzels 3 inches apart on prepared sheet pan.  Brush with beaten egg.  Sprinkle with salt or choice of toppings.   Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until brown.

Garlic Cheese --- 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan and 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Cinnamon Sugar --- 1/2 cup powdered or granulated sugar and 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

This is another recipe I was hoping to use with the older kids but realized our time was too limited.  I haven't tried it yet myself but hope to soon at home.  I you try it out please let me know how it turns out. 

: Soft Pretzel Recipe :

2 packages or 2 Tablespoons active dry yeast
2 cups warm water
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup butter softened
2 eggs
6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white for brushing the tops

Pour water in measuring cup and heat water in the microwave to lukewarm, about 110 degrees. Add sugar to water and stir to dissolve. Add yeast into water. Allow yeast to bubble and foam for several minutes.

Meanwhile in mixing bowl add salt, soft butter, 2 eggs and 3-4 cups flour. Blend together. Add in yeast mixture and remaining cups of flour. Blend until dough forms a ball. Knead on a floured surface several minutes.

Pull off pieces of dough and roll into ropes. Then cross ends over to make an X and form dough into a pretzel shape. Place on greased cookie sheets. In small bowl whisk egg white. With a pastry brush, brush tops of pretzels. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.