soft+pretzels

SOFT PRETZELS

1 Package of Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4 tsp) 1 1/3 C warm water (105-110 degrees F) 1 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3 1/2 - 4 C unsifted, all purpose flour 1 egg 1 Tbsp water Coarse salt

EVERYONE IN KITCHEN: Wash your hands and put on an apron.

_ Preheat oven to 450.

_Step 1: Bring your large plastic tray from cabinet #3 to the front table to gather the ingredients.

_Step 2: Take out a small mixing bowl, measuring cups, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, pastry brush, dough hock and shield for the mixer.

_Step 3: Fill sink with warm soapy water. This enables you to clean as you go.

Step 4: Pour 1 1/3 c of warm water into your large kitchen aide-mixing bowl.

__Step 5: Sprinkle the yeast in the bowl.__

__Step 6: Add sugar and salt.__

__Step 7: Attach the bowl to the mixer and insert the dough hook to the mixer.__

_______Step 8: Set the mixer on stir and stir the ingredients together until blended.__

_______Step 9: Add flour into the bowl, one cup at a time. Stir (speed 1 only). The mixture may not need all the flour.__

_______Step 10: Set on speed 2 for 5-7 minutes, kneading the dough.__

_______Step 11: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Grease the foil.

E__veryone in group: With Clean hands, roll the dough into long logs. Shape the dough into pretzels. Place on the greased cookie sheet.

Step 12: Beat one egg with 1 Tbsp water, using the wire whisk.

Everyone in group: Brush the pretzels with the beaten egg and water. Sprinkle with coarse salt.

Step 14: Place in the preheated oven and bake 15-18 minutes.

CLEAN UP: