[rec.food.recipes] VEGAN: Soft Pretzels

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 =)