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
For not having any rain for 55 days your blooms look great. You have some blooms I am not familiar with. Fun to see. Happy GBBD.
ReplyDeleteYour roses are beautiful! I admire them in others' gardens, since I don't grow any myself. I may change that next year, we'll see. I'm sure after living in Alabama our heat wave was a piece of cake for you.
ReplyDeleteDahlias, Fuscias and Roses, oh my! Looks gorgeous considering the temps and lack of rain.
ReplyDelete"Back to the low 70's"? I didn't realize you were so much cooler than us. Yesterday was in the mid 70's here, as was Sunday, but now we're back in the 80's. which of course feels much cooler than the upper 90's we've been experiencing.
ReplyDeleteLove the Lagerstroemia, and I'm seeing them all over town now, they've definitely arrived!
Lovely blooms and fantastic photos, Phillip! It's hard to believe the heat and lack of rain you have had; that's not what I think of when I think of the PNW. Your garden is looking beautiful in spite of it all.
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful Phillip. You and Michael are really starting to settle in there. Yes, August in PNW has to be better than the South. Happy Bloom Day.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms all and so well photographed!
ReplyDeleteYou prove that August CAN be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI loved your roses. They are beautiful, well, everything is great!
ReplyDeleteI hate August also, but hate February (bitter cold, dark, nothing growing) even more.
Thanks for sharing on GBBD.
Jeannie @ GetMeToTheCountry.Blogspot.com
Outstanding photos of outstanding flowers--maybe August isn't so bad now?
ReplyDeleteThe statue is beautiful.
Love your Rozanne. Sadly, she hates me. I am zone 8b & near to the Gulf Coast so don't know why.
ReplyDeleteEverything is just beautiful Phillip! You two are really making your new home your own!
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