home made pretzls

How To Make home made pretzls

• Step 1
  Mix yeast and sugar with 1/4 cup warm water. Set aside until bubbly, Place flour and yeast mixture into a large mixing bowl and blend to form a dough.
• Step 2
  Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a grease bowl: cover and Let it rise 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Step 3
  Place in a greased bowl : cover and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Punch down and shape the pretzels as follows:
• Step 4
  Divide dough into 12 pieces and shape into sticks 6 inches long. Or dived dough 10 pieces and shape into knots.
• Step 5
  Place and greased cookie sheets. Cover and let rise 45 minutes.
• Step 6
  Glaze with 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water. Sprinkle tops of pretzels with coarse salt or sesame seeds.
• Step 7
  Preheat oven to 475* F. And Bake for 10 minutes. Cool and store in airtight container. Makes 12 servings
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