Homemade Pretzels
I haven't made homemade pretzels since we were in Alabama and I had forgotten how easy they are if not a little time consuming. I made these last week for Oscar night. They keep a long time in an airtight container. 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoons salt 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup bread flour 2 cups warm water (110 degrees) 2 tablespoons baking soda 1-2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons kosher salt Line two or three baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Place the yeast, brown sugar and salt in the 1.5 cups of warm water. Stir to dissolve. Stir in the flour. Knead for about 7-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl and cover. Let it rise for an hour (I place mine in the oven with the light on). Combine the two cups of warm water with the baking soda in a square shallow pan. After the dough has risen, cut it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each section into a
I'm making that tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought peanut brittle could be so easy. Have always avoided making it because I thought it was difficult and the weather had to be just right. I'm trying this one!
ReplyDeleteThanks for tis Phillip! I made peanut brittle a couple of times the old fashoned way and decided that it was way too much work. Your method makes it look lots simpler. Off to the kitchen to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm one of my favorite things in the world. I will have to try this. I never have made it because it is so time consuming, margins for error etc. I will definitely give it a try. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteLet me know how it turns out!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays, Phillip!
Uh-oh...it could be very dangerous that I know about this...I'm a Peanut Brittle Fiend!
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ReplyDeleteI'm a non-cooker for the most part but -
ReplyDeleteHAPPY CHRISTMAS!