Soft Pretzel Recipe (Cata5)

[AndersonGal]

1 package yeast (or 2 teaspoons of bread machine yeast)
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups flour

Topping:
1 egg
Salt (I use Margarita salt)

Combine yeast, water, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in flour and knead until dough is smooth. Shape dough into desired design and use water to seal where need be.

Place on a GREASED cookie sheet (otherwise you have a real mess). Brush on beaten egg and sprinkle on the Margarita salt.

Bake in preheated oven @ 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

Note:
This recipe does not require the dough time to rise. But, next time I make them I may give that a whirl. Just to see if they turn out even bigger and softer.

I have also considered experimenting with making different flavored pretzels. Such as some with garlic or whatever.

[buckeyemomma]

I'm not cata, but I thank you!!...my ds loves these!

[cata5]

You're awesome! Thank you!!

[AndersonGal]

Hope you enjoy!

Let me know if you try any variations.

[buckeyemomma]

andersongal, did you make the heart shaped ones for the wedding?

[AndersonGal]

For some reason I'm stalling (nervous) about fixing these for the wedding tomorrow. Also, I did a search and there were many interesting *Soft Pretzel* recipes on the web.

Somebody give me a push twords the kitchen.

[kat]

PUSH!!!!


I tried these - OMG, they make a wonderful pretzel. We are big garlic lovers, so instead of salt, I put garlic powder & italian seasonings on the tops. So good - but they didn't even last long enough to put one away for a nibble later on.

[AndersonGal]

Those sound good, were garlic lovers too.
Did you use more yeast? Yesterday I used the full Tablespoon per batch and - not much difference to me.

Also, how did you shape yours?
Trying to make heart shaped was a bit of a pain, so I made hearts, twists and the basic.

Well, pretzels and pumpkin bread ready to go (just not me).

[kat]

I used 2 1/4 teaspoons of regular yeast (that's the standard amt for a recipe that calls for one package). But, I also let the dough rise for about 1/2 hour & then baked them directly on a stone in my oven that I'd dusted with cornmeal (I also misted the oven like I do with bread).

They came out pretty airy yet chewy but with a nice crust. Oh... I just made them all in a plain pretzel shape - although I think I could have just left them as long ropes the way the guys gobbled them up here!

[YorkieLover]

I want to try some stuffed soft pretzels. I've seen them online, and they look so good, but I can't bring myself to pay what they want. I heard of some people brushing plain soft pretzels with fresh garlic butter. Cinnamon sugar pretzels also sound intriguing. But I love warm soft pretzels dipped in warm cheese sauce. I'm going to have to try making some someday!

[jeanief]

My ds loves Wienerschnitzel hot dogs but only on pretzel buns. I have looked hight and low for a place where I can purchase pretzel buns without any luck. Any of you know where pretzel buns can be purchased--OR a recipe for same? TIA