eal0383@cec1.wustl.edu (Beth Lamon) (12/17/90)
Someone requested a recipes for Soft Pretzels, so here goes... (I have never actually made these - got the recipe from my mother.) Soft Pretzels 3 pkg. yeast 3 3/4 cup warm water 3 pinches sugar 6 tsp. salt 12-15 cup flour Knead 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl and let rise til doubles. Make rope 18 inches long and twist. Boil: 4 cups water 4 tsp. baking soda Drop 3 pretzels in and boil 1 minute or until they float. Remove, drain, and place on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake @ 475 degrees for 12 minute. Can be frozen. Reheat when room temp @ 200 degrees for a few minutes (or frozen @ 350 degrees for 5 minutes) Enjoy! beth =)