*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              SOFT PRETZELS

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Serving Size  : 18   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  ounce         Active dry yeast
   1 1/2  cups          Warm water -- 110 to 115 degre
   1      tablespoon    Sugar
   1      teaspoon      Salt
   4      cups          All-purpose flour
   1                    Beaten
                        Coarse salt

Recipe by: Com Mom 1 &Taste of Home 
 In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water.  Add the sugar, salt and enough flour to make a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Pinch off about 2 T of dough for each pretzel. Shape into traditional pretzel twists or letters or animals as desired. Place on greased baking sheets.  Brush with egg; sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425 for 15 min. or until golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack. Yield 18-20 servings





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