Pennsylvania Dutch Pretzels

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Sweet_Love
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  • Total Time 75 min Ico-add
  • Yield 1 Batch
  • Level Medium

Properly shaping the dough in this Pennsylvania Dutch pretzels recipe takes a little practice but it is well worth the effort. Pretzels always taste better when they are fresh.
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups unsifted flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups very warm water (120 to 130 degrees f)
  • 1 quart water
  • 3 tablespoons baking soda
  • Coarse salt for sprinkling
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Directions

  1. 1. In large mixer bowl combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. With mixer on low add the warm water. Beat for three minutes at medium speed. Gradually add the rest of the flour.
  2. 2. Turn out onto floured board and knead for five minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turn greased side up. Cover, let rise 45 minutes to an hour.
  3. 3. Punch down, turn out onto board. Roll pieces of dough out into pencil shapes and knot, forming preztel shape. Cover and let rise on floured board for 30 minutes.
  4. 4. Boil one quart of water and the baking soda in a skillet. Put each preztel in the water and let simmer for 20 seconds.
  5. 5. Place on well greased cookie sheet, sprinkle the tops with coarse salt and bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.