Homemade Pretzels
appetizers
2 pkg active dry yeast
2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 egg
2 teaspoon salt
7 cup flour
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 cup mustard
COMBINE YEAST, WATER, AND SUGAR IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL-MIX WELL ADD BUTTER, EGG, SALT, AND 3 CUPS FLOUR-MIX UNTIL SMOOTH CONTINUE TO MIX IN FLOUR UNTIL MIXTURE STIFFENS ROLL INTO A BALL OR LOG WRAP IN PLASTIC AND CHILL FOR 4-24 HOURS DIVIDE DOUGH INTO 36 PORTIONS ROLL EACH PIECE INTO AN 18-INCH ROPE FORM INTO A PRETZEL SHAPE, PRESSING ENDS TO SEAL PLACE ONTO A PARCHMENT-LINED BAKING SHEET REPEAT WITH REMAINING DOUGH COMBINE YOLK AND WATER-MIX WELL BRUSH OVER PRETZELS COVER AND ALLOW TO RISE FOR 30-45 MINUTES BAKE @ 400 DEGREES FOR 10-15 MINUTES DIP IN SALT AS DESIRED SERVE WARM, WITH MUSTARD TO THE SIDE
From: "Mark " Date: 22 Feb 97 Meal-Master Format Recipes (Mailing List) Ä
Yield: 36 servings