MOM'S PRETZELS

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These pretzels are good sprinkled with cheese before baking. Homemade pretzels are the best!

Provided by Jamie Willhight

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Pretzel Recipes

Time 2h22m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (100 degrees F/40 degrees C)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon table salt
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons coarse salt

Steps:

Sprinkle the yeast over 1 cup of warm water in a bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 10 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups of flour, vegetable oil, and table salt, to make a thick, smooth batter. Stir in 1 1/4 cups of flour, and knead the dough on a well-floured surface until elastic, about 5 minutes. Form the dough into a ball, cover it with a cloth, and let it rest for 1 hour.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the dough ball into 12 even pieces, and roll each out into a rope about 18 inches long and as thick as a pencil. To shape into pretzels, form a dough piece into a "U" shape, then cross the two tails to make a loop. Spread the two tail ends apart, bring them up, and press the ends into the top of the loop, to form the pretzel shape. Let the formed pretzels rest for 30 minutes on the prepared baking sheet.
Preheat an oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
Fill a large saucepan about half full of water, bring to a boil, and stir in the baking soda. Working one at a time, drop each pretzel into the boiling water, and let cook for 1 minute, to give the pretzel a skin. Place the boiled pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle each one with coarse salt.
Bake in the preheated oven until the pretzels are golden brown, about 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1645.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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Samuel Goodness

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These pretzels are the perfect snack! They're salty, crunchy, and addictive. I can't stop eating them!

Scarlet Coyle

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I'm not a huge fan of pretzels, but I have to admit that these were pretty good. The dough was soft and chewy, and the crust was perfectly crispy.

shadie wa iryn

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These pretzels are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them, so I always have some on hand.

Opp Joss

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I had a little trouble shaping the pretzels, but they still tasted great. I'll definitely practice more so I can get them to look perfect next time.

Paige Thompson

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These pretzels are delicious! I especially love the way the baking soda gives them that classic pretzel flavor.

RF. 00

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I love this recipe! The pretzels are always perfect. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for snacks. They're always a hit.

Michael Aranmhunde

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The pretzels were a little too salty for my taste, but overall they were still good. I'll try reducing the amount of salt next time.

Zaieda Williams

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These pretzels are amazing! I made them for my family and they were gone in minutes. I'll definitely be making them again soon.

Xander Harris

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I've tried many pretzel recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pretzels are soft and chewy on the inside, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe!