Post by chief_cook2 on Sept 18, 2004 8:46:19 GMT -6
Ingredients:
3 1/2 c All-Purpose Flour; unsifted
2 tb Sugar
1 ts Salt
1 pk Active Dry Yeast
1 c Water
1 tb Margarine
1 tb Water
1 Egg Yolk; beaten
Coarse salt
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Instructions:
Mix 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and undissolved yeast.
Heat 1 cup water and margarine to 120 to 130 degrees.
Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of
mixer.
Add 1/2 cup flour.
Beat at high speed 2 minutes.
Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
On floured board, knead 5 minutes.
Set in greased bowl; turn to grease top.
Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place 40 minutes.
Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.
Roll each into a 20-inch rope.
Shape into pretzels or other shapes.
Place on greased baking sheets.
Cover; let rest 5 minutes.
Mix egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water; brush on pretzels.
Sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake at 375 degrees 15 minutes or until done.
Cool on racks.