Ingredients
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1 1/4
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1
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1
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1 1/2
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4
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1
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2
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2
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1
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Directions
Everything Pretzels, For the seeded topping, generally use 8 tablespoons any combination of seeds/pepper/garlic/onion mixture to 1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt , For the seeded topping, generally use 8 tablespoons any combination of seeds/pepper/garlic/onion mixture to 1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt
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Steps
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1
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Combine the Water, Sugar and Yeast in a Large Mixing Bowl and Set Aside in a Warm Spot. After 10-15 Minutes, the Mixture Should Begin to Foam and Bubble. |
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2
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Add the Salt and About Half of the Flour; Mix Well With a Wooden Spoon. Turn the Dough Out Onto a Clean, Floured Surface and Gradually Knead in the Remaining Flour to Form a Smooth and Elastic Dough. |
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3
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Continue to Knead the Dough For Another 5 Minutes Before Transferring to a Clean Bowl With the Bottom Coated With Olive Oil. Turn the Dough in the Bowl to Coat All Sides Evenly With Oil. |
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4
Done
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Cover the Bowl With a Clean Kitchen Towel or Plastic Wrap and Set in a Warm, Draft Free Place Until Doubled in Bulk, About an Hour. |
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5
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in the Meantime, Stir Together Any Combination of Seeds, Pepper, Granulated Garlic, Dried Minced Onion and Salt; Set Aside. (see Description.). |
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6
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Preheat the Oven to 400 Degrees. Punch the Dough Down and Roll Into a Large Log. Pinch Off Bits of Dough and Roll Into a Long Rope (about 1/2 Inch or Less Thick) and Shape. to Form a Traditional Pretzel Shape, Simply Tie the Dough Into a Loose Knot Pinching the Loose Ends Across the Loops. Transfer the Pretzels Onto Greased Baking Sheets, Being Sure to Leave Generous Amounts of Room Between Them. Note: They Will Expand Both as They Rise and Again as They Boil and Bake. |
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7
Done
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Cover the Pretzels With a Cloth and Allow to Rise Again, About 5 - 10 Minutes. |
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8
Done
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Combine the Baking Soda and the Water in a Saucepan and Bring to a Boil. Using a Slotted Spoon, Carefully Lower Each Pretzel in the Boiling Water Until It Begins to Float, About 45 Seconds to 1 Minute. More Than One May Be Boiled at a Time, but Be Sure not to Crowd the the Pan as They Will Expand as They Boil. |
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9
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Drain Each Pretzel and Transfer to a Greased Baking Sheet, Brush Lightly With the Egg-Water Mixture and Sprinkle Generously With the Salt/Seed Mixture. |
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10
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Bake in Preheated 400 Degree Oven For About 20-24 Minutes or Until Golden Brown. Serve Warm With Hot Mustard and Maybe Cold Beer. |
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Store in an Air-Tight Container and Rewarm Prior to Serving. |
