Pretzels - Hard And Soft
Cooking Time
Preparation Time : 30
Cook Time : 15
Total Time : 45
Ingredients
Serves 8
1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
1 1⁄2 cups warm water
1teaspoon salt
1tablespoon sugar
4cups flour
1large egg, beaten
coarse salt, to taste
Directions
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SOFT PRETZELS:
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Dissolve yeast in water, add salt and sugar.
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Blend in all the flour and knead until smooth.
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When smooth, cut dough into small pieces and roll into ropes. Twist ropes into conventional pretzel shapes and place on a paper-lined cookie sheet.
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Brush pretzels with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse salt.
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Bake in a 425 degree oven for 12-15 minutes, or until brown. These do not keep long.
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HARD PRETZELS:
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Do everthing above, but decrease water to 1-1/4 cups and add 1/4 cup of melted butter.
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Make pretzels smaller and bake until browned.
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These pretzels will stay good for months in a tight container.
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