Carrot Molasses Whole Wheat Pretzels Recipes

CARROT MOLASSES WHOLE WHEAT PRETZELS

Steps:

• In large bowl combine first eight ingredients.
• Add flour to make soft dough, turn out on floured surface, knead in enough flour to make moderately stiff dough knead 6-8 minutes.
• Place in greased bowl, grease top cover.
• Let raise til doubled in size about 1 hour.
• Punch down, divide into four parts.
• Let rest 10 minutes.
• Divide each part into 6 pieces, roll each into 10 inch rope, Shape into pretzels.
• place on greased baking sheets, Cover, let raise 30 minutes.
• Combine egg white with water, brush pretzels, bake 15 minutes or til golden brown.

WHOLE WHEAT PRETZELS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast, sugar and salt in warm water: let yeast mixture stand 5 minutes, or until foamy.
• Combine flours and cheese in large mixing bowl.
• Add yeast mixture; beat at low speed until well-blended.
• Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth.
• Cut dough into 32 pieces, using kitchen shears dipped in flour, or a floured dough slicer.
• Shape each piece into a ball.
• Roll each ball on a lightly floured surface to form a rope about 14" long.
• Twist each one into a pretzel shape; place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
• Combine egg white and water; mix well.
• Brush each pretzel with egg white mixture.
• You may also sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
• Bake at 425° for 12- 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

HONEY WHOLE-WHEAT PRETZEL STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Combine yeast, honey and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Let sit for 5 or 6 minutes, or until mixture begins to foam. While yeast mixture is sitting, combine whole-wheat flour, all purpose flour and 2 teaspoons salt in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add flour mixture and oil to yeast mixture and mix on low speed until just incorporated and dough begins to form. Switch to dough hook and mix on low to medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until dough is smooth but still pliable. If the dough is very sticky, add all-purpose flour, by the tablespoon, as necessary.
• Remove the dough from the bowl and roll into a long log. Cut log into 16 pieces and roll each piece into a 10 by 1-inch tube. Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Twist each dough stick several times and arrange sticks on cookie sheets, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart. In a small bowl beat the egg with water and brush on dough. Combine 1 tablespoon salt with sesame seeds and sprinkle evenly among dough pieces. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a golden crust has formed but pretzels are still soft inside. Remove from oven and cool completely.