Title: Homemade Pretzels

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Title: Homemade Pretzels
Categories: appetizer, German
Servings: 36


2 pk active dry yeast
2 c water
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c unsalted butter
1 ea egg
2 t salt
7 c flour
1 ea egg yolk
1 T water
1 T kosher salt
1/4 c mustard

COMBINE YEAST, WATER, AND SUGAR IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL-MIX WELL
ADD BUTTER, EGG, SALT, AND 3 CUPS FLOUR-MIX UNTIL SMOOTH CONTINUE TO MIX IN
FLOUR UNTIL MIXTURE STIFFENS
ROLL INTO A BALL OR LOG
WRAP IN PLASTIC AND CHILL FOR 4-24 HOURS
DIVIDE DOUGH INTO 36 PORTIONS
ROLL EACH PIECE INTO AN 18-INCH ROPE
FORM INTO A PRETZEL SHAPE, PRESSING ENDS TO SEAL
PLACE ONTO A PARCHMENT-LINED BAKING SHEET
REPEAT WITH REMAINING DOUGH
COMBINE YOLK AND WATER-MIX WELL
BRUSH OVER PRETZELS
COVER AND ALLOW TO RISE FOR 30-45 MINUTES
BAKE @ 400 DEGREES FOR 10-15 MINUTES
DIP IN SALT AS DESIRED
SERVE WARM, WITH MUSTARD TO THE SIDE

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