giant soft pretzels
This pretzel recipe came out of a National Geographic kids magazine back in the late 70's. I loved to read and loved spending time in the kitchen making a mess so this recipe is the best of both worlds. They are very easy to make and something fun to do with your kids. You can mix them in either a stand mixer with dough hook or a bread machine on dough setting. In either case once the dough is ready simply turn out onto a floured board and roll away.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp water (70 to 80f)
- 3 cups ap flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 quarts water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup coarse salt
How To Make giant soft pretzels
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Step 1Place first 4 ingredients in order listed into mixer with dough hook or bread machine according to manufacturer. Select dough setting & check to see if water or more flour is needed as mixing begins. It should turn into a ball, slightly sticky but holding shape to itself. While this process is taking place, get a large pot of water with 1/2 cup baking soda dissolved in it, it should be able to hold two pretzels at a time.
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Step 2When cycle is completed turn dough onto floured surface. Divide dough into eight balls. Roll each into 20" (inch) rope; form into a traditional pretzel shape and set aside on sprayed wax paper.
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Step 3Drop two pretzels @ a time into water; boil for 10-15 seconds. Remove & drain on side towels.
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Step 4Place pretzels on greased baking sheets. Bake @ 425F degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and press into a salt that has been spread onto a plate. Then enjoy
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