Soft Pretzels from a German Grandma
Ingredients:
(6 large or 12 small)
3 ½ c. of flour
4 T. brown sugar
2 tsp. salt (sea salt preferably)
1 T. yeast, dissolved in the water
1 c. water (120 degrees) fairly hot but not hot
2 tsp. baking soda mixed with 1 c. hot water (in a small bowl)
1 egg beaten with 1 1 tsp. water (in a small bowl)
Directions: Mix water/yeast, brown sugar and salt in a food processor or a large mixing bowl. Add flour and mix until smooth. Add more flour if sticky. (If possible let the dough sit overnight in a bowl or plastic container in the refrigerator).
Divide the dough into 6 or 12 pieces. Rol eaach piece into a rope, very thin, a little bigger than a pencil. Shape into an upside down U shape on your table. Bring the ends together and twist them. Flatten the ends and bend the top of the pretzel and press in the dough to secure making it look like a pretzel. Place ona greased cookie sheet. Now let the pretzels raise for 45 minutes or till about double in size. Dip in the water-soda solution. Brush beaten egg and water solution. Sprinkle with :
Coarse salt
Sesame seeds, and/or parmesan cheese or
Cinnamon sugar
Bake in a hot oven 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until well browned. Brush with melted butter and eat.