My kids and all of their friends clamor for the large, chewy pretzel rods. They are fantastic fresh from the oven. -Lisa Shaw, Burnettsville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 32 pretzel rods.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water and baking soda to a boil. Punch dough down; divide into 32 portions. Roll each into a 5-in. log. Add to boiling water, a few at a time, for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Place on greased baking sheets. Lightly beat egg yolk and cold water; brush over pretzels. If desired, sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake 425° until golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm with cheese sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Jimboy “JM” Alfaro
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but my pretzels didn't turn out right. They were too hard and chewy.
Shahbaz Sskss
[email protected]These pretzels are a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Anna Aneel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pretzels, but these ones are really good. They're soft and chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Naeem Mughal
[email protected]These pretzels are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.
husnain shahid
[email protected]I've never made pretzels before, but this recipe made it easy. The pretzels turned out great and I'll definitely be making them again.
Soozan Sunar
[email protected]These pretzels are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. The cinnamon sugar coating is the perfect finishing touch.
Trapper Trapper
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses a sourdough starter. It gives the pretzels a great flavor and texture.
Norbayu Nengseh
[email protected]These pretzels are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so much better than the store-bought kind.
puspa puri
[email protected]I tried this recipe and the pretzels turned out great! I used a baking soda bath instead of the lye bath and they still came out crispy and delicious.
Iviwe Ngwangwaza (Evas)
[email protected]I've made these pretzels several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Nethsuka Nethsuka
[email protected]These pretzels are delicious! The homemade salt dough gives them a great flavor.
Pasindu Sadew
[email protected]I made these pretzels for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best pretzels they'd ever had.
Fallon Hux
[email protected]These pretzels are the perfect snack for movie night or a party. They're also great for packing in lunches.
Stephanie Hurst
[email protected]I was surprised at how easy these pretzels were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems.
Bilal Jameel
[email protected]I've tried a lot of pretzel rod recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pretzels are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just like I like them.
Niyukuri Denis
[email protected]These pretzel rods were a hit! They were so easy to make and tasted just like the ones from the movie theater.