Starters Recipes - Soft Pretzels Recipe

Ingredients

• 700g/1 1/2lb plain flour

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

• 2 tablespoon butter

• 225ml/8fl oz warm milk

Serves 8

---

Method:

1. Put a large pot of water on to boil. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6.

2. Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll or cut each piece into a rope 45cm/18in long, and twist each rope into a pretzel shape.

3. Slide pretzels into water with a slotted spoon or broad spatula and boil each one until they float to the top. Remove them immediately to a lightly greased baking sheet.

4. Bake pretzels in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden. Brush the pretzels very lightly with melted butter as they emerge from the oven. Serve warm.