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Soft Pretzels
½ cup warm water
1 tsp sugar
1 envelope of active dry yeast
(2 ½ tsp bulk)
1 cup warm water
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
3 ¾ cups flour (approx.)
1 large egg, fork beaten
1 tbsp water
Sprinkle of coarse salt
Sprinkle of sesame seeds
Stir first amount of water and
sugar in a small bowl until sugar
is dissolved. Sprinkle yeast
over top. Let stand for 20 min.
Stir to dissolve yeast.
Stir second amount of water and
sugar in a large bowl until
sugar is dissolved. Add salt
and yeast mixture.
Gradually mix in flour until
stiff dough forms. Turn out onto
lightly floured surface. Knead
for about 5 minutes until smooth
and elastic. Let rest for 10
minutes. Divide dough into 12 equal
portions. Roll each portion
into 15 inch rope. Shape each rope
into a pretzel. Arrange on
greased baking sheets.
Combine egg with remaining
water. Brush tops of each pretzel.
Sprinkle salt and sesame seeds
over pretzels. Bake in 425 f oven
for about 15 minutes.
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