HOME-BAKED SOFT PRETZELS (YUM)

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I'm from Philly, so soft pretzels are all over, BUT these home-baked pretzels are awesome. They are more like a PA Dutch pretzel, a little softer and more airy.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 20 pretzels

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups water
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup cold water
coarse salt or kosher salt
assorted mustard (great with honey mustard!) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Add flour and salt and stir to form a soft dough.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, 4 to 5 times.
  • Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Punch down and divide into 20 equal pieces.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 15 inch rope and twist into a pretzel shape.
  • Combine baking soda and cold water and brush over each pretzel.
  • Sprinkle with coarse salt.
  • Place on non stick baking sheets.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve warm with assorted mustards.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 311.5, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.2

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