Soft Pretzels recipe – 126 calories

Soft Pretzels recipe – 126 calories

Ingredients:
3 3/4-4 1/2 cups bread flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups very warm water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
coarse salt

Preparation:
1.In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of flour with the yeast, salt and sugar.
2. Add 1 1/2 cups warm water and the oil.
3. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute, scraping the sides frequently. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
4. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for about 5 minutes (or until the dough is smooth and springy). Cover and rest for 10 minute.
5. Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a shallow bowl, mix 1 cup water with the baking soda, to make the “pretzel wash”.
6. Divide the dough into 16 equal parts. Roll each piece into 24 inch long ropes; form into pretzel shapes.
7. Dip into the “pretzel wash” and place on a greased cookie sheet; let rest for about 5 minutes (or until fluffy or slightly fluffed – depending on how soft you want the pretzel).
8. Just before baking, brush with the reserved “pretzel wash” and sprinkle with course salt.

Servings: 16 pretzels

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 126
Calories from fat: 18
Total fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 23.4g
Protein: 3.2g

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