Cheesy Pretzels
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon table salt
1 egg
coarse salt
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1.
In medium-size bowl, mix flour, milk, cheese, butter, baking powder, sugar, and table salt with fork to make a soft dough.
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2.
Sprinkle flour onto breadboard and rolling pin.
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3.
Shape dough into ball on floured breadboard. Knead 10 times. Divide dough in half.
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4.
Roll one half of dough into rectangle 12″ x 8″ (30 cm. x 20 cm.). Mark and cut rectangle lengthwise into eight 1″ (2.5 cm.) strips. Fold each strip in half lengthwise and pinch edges to seal.
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5.
Twist each strip into original pretzel shape as illustrated. Place seam side down on greased cookie sheet.
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6.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 with remaining half of dough.
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7.
Beat egg in small bowl with fork. Brush pretzels with egg, then sprinkle lightly with coarse salt.
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8.
Bake at 400ºF. (205ºC.) for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with pancake turner and place on rack to cool.
NOTE: Peanut Butter Pretzels can be made by substituting peanut butter for butter and omitting cheese. In place of coarse salt, use 2 tablespoons chopped, salted peanuts.
[photo] Illustrated by Shauna Mooney; photo by Eldon Linschoten
