Puppy Pretzels Recipe

Name: Puppy Pretzels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon brown sugar (dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water); 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water); ⅔ cup water; ¾ cup whole wheat flour; 3 tablespoons low-fat soy flour; ¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder; 1 tablespoon dried liver, powder; 1 tablespoon bone meal flour; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 egg (beaten (1/2 in recipe, 1/2 in glaze); 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 3 tablespoons wheat germ

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon brown sugar (dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water)
2 teaspoons active dry yeast (dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water)
⅔ cup water
¾ cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons low-fat soy flour
¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon dried liver, powder
1 tablespoon bone meal flour
¾ teaspoon salt
1 egg (beaten (1/2 in recipe, 1/2 in glaze)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 tablespoons wheat germ

1
Note:You may omit liver powder and bone meal flour if you have difficulty locating them.
2
Combine dry ingredients.
3
Add half of the beaten egg, oil and yeast-water mixture.
4
Mix well.
5
Knead on a well floured board until dough is firm.
6
Place in oiled bowl, cover and let rise until double in bulk.
7
Shape into pretzels and place on greased cookie sheet.
8
Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes.
9
Remove and brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with wheat germ.
10
Return to oven and bake at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes until nicely browned and quite firm.

247

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon brown sugar (dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water), 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water), ⅔ cup water, ¾ cup whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Puppy Pretzels falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Puppy Pretzels

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