Pretzel Bread

Like a pretzel, this bread has a salty brown crust and a tender texture--perfect for sandwiches.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 27 mins
• Total Time: 47 mins
• Calories: 157 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon water
• 3 quarts water
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 envelope Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• ¾ cup baking soda

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Heat milk and butter until warm (100 degrees to 110 degrees F); the butter will not completely melt. Combine with undissolved yeast and brown sugar in a large mixer bowl. Stir in salt and 2 cups flour, beat for 3 minutes. Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 3

Combine boiling solution and bring to a boil. Punch dough down and divide into 2 equal pieces. Form each piece into a tight, smooth ball. Boil each loaf in the solution for 2 minutes, turning after 1 minute. Remove loaves from pot using a slotted spoon and place on a greased baking sheet.

Step 4

Brush with egg wash and cut a cross in the top. Bake for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes until the loaves are evenly browned. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.