These soft pretzels make a great snack for any occasion.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- l 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mild Cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- l 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
Preparation:
Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; cut in margarine with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cheese and milk, stirring until dry ingredients are just moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 12 times.
Divide dough in half and roll each half into a 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut
dough lengthwise into eight 1-inch strips. Twist each into a pretzel
shape; brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt. Place on lightly
greased baking sheets and bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool pretzels for a few minutes on wire racks; serve pretzels warm.
Makes about 16 soft pretzels.
