Soft Pretzels

Name: Soft Pretzels
Ingredients: 4 or 4 1/2 c. bread flour; 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 1/3 c. water (warm); 3 Tbsp. oil; 1 Tbsp. honey; coarse salt

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 or 4 1/2 c. bread flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/3 c. water (warm)
3 Tbsp. oil
1 Tbsp. honey
coarse salt

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let stand for few minutes.
2

Stir together 2 cups flour, yeast and salt.
3

Add liquid ingredients and beat 3 to 4 minutes.
4

Add enough additional flour to make soft, yet manageable, dough (about 2 1/2 cups).
5

Knead 8 to 10 minutes until smooth.
6

Divide dough into 12 equal portions and roll each section into 15-inch rope.
7

Roll lightly in coarse salt or topping of choice and shape into pretzel.
8

Place on greased baking sheet and bake in 425° oven for 20 minutes.
9

Upon removing from oven, brush with melted butter liberally on both sides.