Pretzel Shapes

30 min · Serves 12

Based on a recipe from Kids a Cookin’ Kansas Family Nutrition Program, via USDA MyPlate Kitchen

What goes in

• 4.9 mldry yeast
• ½ cupwarm water
• 4.9 mlhoney
• 1⅓ cupsflour
• 4.9 mlsalt

How to cook it

1. Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
2. Stir the dry yeast and honey into the warm water inside a small bowl, then let it rest for several minutes.
3. Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
4. Pour the dissolved yeast liquid into the flour mixture and stir until a dough ball forms, mixing in a little more flour if too sticky.
5. Transfer the dough to a clean work surface and knead until smooth, dusting with extra flour if it sticks.
6. Divide the dough into 12 walnut-sized portions, roll each into a thin rope, and shape into traditional pretzels, letters, or other designs.
7. Transfer the shaped pretzels to a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until nicely golden brown.

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