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Soft Pretzels I & II

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:04:59 -0700
v111.n027.4
* Exported from MasterCook *

                               Soft Pretzels I

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads/Muffins/Rolls
                  Low Fat

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1 1/3           cups  warm water -- (110F/45C)
    2        tablespoons  margarine
    1 1/2    tablespoons  white sugar
       3/4      teaspoon  salt
    4               cups  all-purpose flour
    2 1/2      teaspoons  active dry yeast
    4               cups  water
    1 1/4    tablespoons  baking soda
    2        tablespoons  kosher salt

In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. 
Proof for 5 minutes.

Mix in butter or margarine, flour, and salt. Cut dough into short 
strips, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels. Cover, and let rise 
on a greased baking sheet for about 45 minutes.

In a cast iron or other nonaluminum pan, bring water and baking soda 
almost to a boil. Gently lower pretzels into water for about 1 
minute, turning once. Do not let water come to a full boil. Remove 
pretzels, and return to greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt.

Bake at 475F (245C) for about 12 minutes.

Per Serving  Calories: 176 | Total Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg

Yield 1 - 2 dozen pretzels

Source:
    "allrecipes.com"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 177 Calories; 2g Fat (12.1% 
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
0mg Cholesterol; 1493mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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* Exported from MasterCook *

                               Soft Pretzels II

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :0:40
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads/Muffins/Rolls
                  Low Fat

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1           teaspoon  white sugar
       1/4           cup  warm water -- (110F/45C)
    1 1/4      teaspoons  active dry yeast
    1 1/2           cups  warm water -- (110F/45C)
    4 1/2           cups  all-purpose flour
       1/2      teaspoon  salt
    1                     egg
    1           teaspoon  water
    2        tablespoons  kosher salt
    1         tablespoon  sesame seeds

Stir sugar into 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast 
over top. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve yeast.

Combine 1 1/2 cups warm water, flour, and salt in large bowl. Stir 
yeast into mixture. Add a bit more flour, if needed, so dough isn't too sticky.

Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in 
greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover with tea towel. Let 
stand in oven with light on and door closed about 45 minutes, or 
until doubled in bulk.

Punch dough down. Roll into log. Mark off into 12 portions, and cut. 
Roll each portion into 1/2 inch rope. Shape each rope into pretzel 
form on greased baking sheets. Beat egg white and 1 teaspoon water 
with fork in small bowl; brush glaze on pretzels. Sprinkle some 
pretzels with kosher salt, and some with sesame seeds.

Bake at 450F (230C) for about 15 minutes. Turn out onto racks to cool.

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 183 | Total Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 18mg

Yield 12 pretzels

Source:
    "allrecipes.com"
Start to Finish Time:
    "1:50"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 184 Calories; 1g Fat (6.3% 
calories from fat); 6g Protein; 36g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
18mg Cholesterol; 1037mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.