Baked Pretzels

Use your bread machine to make baked pretzels at home. Beer in the batter makes them especially delicious!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 cup beer
• 1 tablespoon warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Measure first 6 ingredients in order listed into baking pan. Select: Dough/Pasta Setting and press start.

Step 2

When the cycle is complete remove dough to a lightly floured surface. If necessary, knead in enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Roll into a 14X9 inch rectangle. With a sharp knife, cut into eighteen 14X1/2 inch strips. Gently pull each strip into a rope 16 inches long. To shape into pretzels: Curve ends of each rope to make a circle; cross ends at top. Twist ends once and lay over bottom of circle. Place on greased baking sheets. DO NOT LET RISE.

Step 3

Combine lightly beaten egg and 1tablespoon water; brush on pretzels. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 18-20 minutes or until done. Remove from sheets and let pretzels cool on wire rack. Enjoy!