Pretzels w/ Salt, Cheese, Poppy Seeds, or Sesame Seeds

1. 1

   In large bowl, combine 2 c flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt.

2. 2

   Heat milk, water, and oil until very warm (120 to 130 F) and stir into dry ingredients.

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   Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

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   Knead on floured surface until smooth about 4- 6 minutes.

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   Cover& let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.

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   Divide into 14 equal pieces.

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   Roll each piece to 20-inch rope.

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   Cover& let rest 5-10 minutes until risen slightly.

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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    To shape into pretzels: Curve ends of each rope to make a circle; cross ends at top.

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    Twist ends once and lay over bottom of circle.

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    Place on 2 greased baking sheets.

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    Brush with beaten eggs.

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    Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes.

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    Remove from oven& brush again with eggs.

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    Sprinkle with salt, cheese, poppy seed, or sesame seed.

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    Return to oven& bake for 15 minutes or until done.

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    Remove pretzels from baking sheets& let cool on wire racks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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