HI does anyone still have the recipe for baking pretzels? I think it was sept 98's Countryside mag. that had a good one. My issue got lost somehow. My husband says they were the best he's ever eaten, the recipie had a basic soft pretzel dough. I would love to hear from you if you have one of your own you'd like to share too....Thanks..P.

-- p.c. (everyequine@hotmail.com), May 06, 2001

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HOMEMADE PRETZELS;

1 1/2 c. warm water (105-115 degrees, F) 1 package active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 4 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten Coarse salt (kosher or sea salt, or you can use margarita salt)

Pour warm water into a large mixing bowl; sprinkle in yeast and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Mix in flour; form into a ball. Turn out onto a lightly floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover, let rise in a warm place free from draft until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Form pretzels. Place on greased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Brush with beaten eggs and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake in pre-heated--very hot-- (475 degrees F) oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets and place on wire racks. Makes about 24 (3-inch) pretzels.

**I got this recipe from a very good friend of mine when I lived in Germany for four years. Very tasty! Hope u like them! Blessings, Traci in KY

-- Traci Rae Davis (krystalgrace61@yahoo.com), June 08, 2001.

This is the one I wanted!!!!!!!!!!thanks a whole lot!!my family will love these!!!

-- pc (everyequine@hotmail.com), June 09, 2001.