90 Minute Soft Pretzels

1. 1

   Measure warm water into large bowl.

2. 2

   Sprinkle in yeast and stir until dissolved.

3. 3

   Stir in sugar, salt, butter and 2 cups of flour. Beat until thoroughly blended.

4. 4

   Stir in additional flour to make stiff dough.

5. 5

   Turn out onto lightly floured board.

6. 6

   Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.

8. 8

   Cover.

9. 9

   Let rise in warm place, free from draft for 40 minutes.

10. 10

    Turn dough out onto lightly floured board. Divide in half.

11. 11

    Divide each half into 6 equal pieces.

12. 12

    Roll each piece into a 20-inch long rope.

13. 13

    Shape each rope into a pretzel. Place on greased baking sheets.

14. 14

    Cover and let rest 5 minutes. Combine egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water.

15. 15

    Brush each pretzel with egg yolk mixture.

16. 16

    Sprinkle with coarse salt.

17. 17

    Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes or until done.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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