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Shape and Bake Preztels
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1 pkg. |
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quick rise yeast |
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1 tsp. |
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sugar |
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1 1/2 cups |
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warm water (105-115 degrees) |
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2 1/2 cups |
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100% whole grain Wheat Chex cereal, crushed |
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1 tsp. |
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salt |
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2 1/4 - 2 1/2 cups |
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bread flour, divided |
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1 large |
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egg |
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1 tbsp. |
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water |
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Sesame seeds |
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(or poppy seeds) optional | |
| Topping/Sauce: |
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| Directions: |
Measure cereal, place in plastic bag, seal and finely crush with rolling pin.
In large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water. Stir in cereal, salt and 1 cup flour. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead 7 minutes by hand or with dough hook. Cover; let rise 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease or line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Form each piece into a smooth 20-inch rope, thick in the middle and thin on both ends.
Shape into a pretzel by making a circle, twisting ends together and pressing ends onto opposite side of circle. Place on baking sheet, forming a heart shape. Cover, let rise 15 minutes.
Beat egg and water together; brush on pretzels. If desired, sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden. Makes 12 pretzels.
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| Nutrition: |
| Onr pretzel contains 136 calories, 5 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates, 1 g fat, 18 mg cholesterol, 2 g dietary fiber, 7 mg calcium, 53 mg potassium and 288 mg sodium. |
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