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PHILADELPHIA SOFT PRETZELS
INGREDIENTS
1 cup water (80°F – 90°F)
1 tsp. sugar
1½ tsp. salt
4 cups bread flour
2 tsp. bread machine yeast
6 cups water
1 ½ Tbsp. baking soda
Kosher salt
1. Measure first 5 ingredients into bread pan in the order listed.
2. Insert bread pan securely into baking chamber; close lid. Plug unit into
wall outlet.
3. Select DOUGH. Press the START/STOP button.
4. The complete signal will sound when dough is ready.
5. Using pot holders remove bread pan from baking chamber and place
dough on a lightly floured surface.
6. Invert a large mixing bowl over dough and let rest for 10 minutes.
7. Cut dough into 1½ oz. pieces. Roll each piece into 20-inch rope. Shape
into pretzel shape, pinching ends to seal.
8. Dissolve baking soda in water in large shallow saucepan. Bring to boil.
Drop pretzels, in small batches into water and let them cook until they
float (about 1 minute). Drain and place them on a greased baking sheet.
Sprinkle with coarse salt.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 425ºF for 15 minutes or until golden. Cool
on a wire rack.
MAKES ABOUT 2 DOZEN PRETZELS
Tip: These are best eaten the day they are baked.
DOUGH
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