Just made some home made soft pretzels from scratch for the first time! They are prefect for today since its so cold out and these are hot from the oven. Now im gunna enjoy them with some yellow mustard and a cup of hot cocoa. What deliciousness are you enjoying?
Re: mmmm yum
Those.look.so.good. I'm seriously drooling!
Married 2012
DD: 3 yo
TTC #2 August 2017
Soft Pretzels:
1 1/2 cup warm water
1 tbsp. or pkg. of yeast
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
4 cups flour
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
kosher salt
Add sugar to warm water then sprinkle yeast on top. Let float for a minute then stir to dissolve the yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes as yeast activates and starts to foam. Add salt and flour and knead 5-10 minutes (in a mixer on low or by hand) adding more flour as needed to reduce stickiness.Coat counter top and hands lightly with flour. Place dough on flour. Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll each piece into a long rope or "snake." Twist into pretzel shape and place on a nonstick baking sheet. (I recommend using a Silpat or parchment paper.)Make an egg wash with the egg and water, lightly beaten together. Brush pretzels with egg wash then sprinkle liberally with Kosher salt. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.Tip: Be sure to liberally coat all exposed areas of the pretzels with the egg wash. It's what gives the pretzels their wonderful color.
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