SOFT PRETZEL DOUGH

 

16 pretzels

Water 80°F/27°C

11/4 cups

Egg Yolk, room temperature

1

Oil

1 TBL

Sugar

2 TBL

Salt

1 tsp

White Pepper

1/8 tsp

Bread Flour

31/2 cups

RED STAR® Active Dry Yeast

1 TBL

or

 

RED STAR® QUICK•RISEYeast

2 tsp

or

 

Bread Machine Yeast

2 tsp

Program: DOUGH

 

GLAZE

 

Egg White

1

Water

1 TBL

TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL)

 

Kosher Salt

1 TBL

Sesame Seeds

1 TBL

METHOD...

1.Place dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into pieces. Roll each piece into a 16 inch rope. Cross the ends of the rope to make a loop; twist the crossed ends once and fold across the loop.

2.Place on a greased baking sheet 11/2 inches apart. Brush with glaze and sprinkle with topping. Let rise until double in size, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375°F/190°C for 15-20 minutes or until done.

VARIATION...

PEPPERONI PRETZEL DOUGH

Method...

1.Add 1 cup thin sliced pepperoni and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to dough ingredients.

2.Follow method above for completion.

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