Soft Pretzels

This recipe created by Fleischmann's Yeast. This was the only yeast my mama would use.. She trusted it with all her baking needs. I use it too.. Guess it is true, the nut doesn't fall far from the tree :)

 

Dixie loves soft pretzels.. Think I will make her some..

4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 package Fleischmann's RapidRise Yeast

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 cup milk

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 eggs, lightly beaten

Coarse salt, grated Parmesan cheese, or Spice Islands Poppy Seed or Sesame Seed


In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt. Heat milk, water, and oil until very warm (120 to 130 F); stir into dry ingredients. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4 to 6 minutes. Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes. Divide into 14 equal pieces. Roll each piece to 20-inch rope. Cover; let rest 5 to 10 minutes until risen slightly.

To shape into pretzels: Curve ends of each rope to make a circle; cross ends at top. Twist ends once and lay over bottom of circle. Place on 2 greased baking sheets. Brush with beaten eggs. Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes. Remove from oven; brush again with eggs. Sprinkle with salt, cheese, poppy seed, or sesame seed. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes or until done. Remove pretzels from baking sheets; let cool on wire racks.

Makes 14 pretzels