Guy's Pretzels

Guy's Pretzels
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1 1/2 Tbs. dry active ueast
1 Tbs. sugar
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp. sea salt
2 large eggs
Toppings (coarse salt, parmesan cheese, garlic salt)


Mix 1 1/2 cups warm water, the yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl with dough hook attached, mix flour and sea salt. Add 1 egg and the yeast mixture and pulse in 10 second intervals until the dough comes together, about 3 pulses. Turn out onto a floured board. Knead 10 to 12 times, adding more flour if needed. Cut the dough into 4 equal portions and cover with a towel.
On a floured board, roll out one piece of dough into a 14 by 11 inch rectangle, 1/4 inch thick.
Cut the dough into strips, about 2 inches thick. Roll into a 12-inch rope with your hangs. Transfer the rope to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Grab the ends and bring them toward eachother, forming a U shape, then cross the left end over the right end to make pretzel shape. Cross the left end over the right end again to make a twist in the middle. Repeat wit the remaining dough, spacing the pretzels 3 inches apart. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Beat the remaining egg in a bowl. Brush the pretzels with the egg, then sprinkle with salt, cheese, garlic salt, or other toppings. Bake at 475 until browned, 16 to 18 minutes.


Makes 24 small pretzels.