Mall Pretzels

Mall Pretzels

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INGREDIENTS:
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/8 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup bread flour
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt


DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water. Stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover, and let rise for one hour.
2. Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan.
3. After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner. Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution. Place on parchment covered cookie sheets, and let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt, garlic salt or cinnamon sugar.

Auntie Anne's Pretzels

Auntie Anne's Pretzels

1 1/2 cups warm water
1 1/8 teaspoon active dry yeast (about 1 1/2 packages)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup bread flour
3 cups regular flour

2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons baking soda
coarse salt, to taste
2 - 4 tablespoons butter (melted)

Measure out the water into a medium mixing bowl. Sprinkle the yeast onto the water, and stir it to dissolve.

Add the sugar, brown sugar, and salt and stir to dissolve. When blended, add the flours, and mix until a dough is formed. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Then, leaving the dough in the mixing bowl, cover and allow to rise for at least 1/2 hour.

While dough is rising, prepare a baking soda water bath by combining 2 cups warm water and 2 tablespoons baking soda. Stir the mixture often until ready to use.

After dough has risen, pinch off small bits of dough and roll each into a long rope (about 1/2 inch or less thick) and shape into pretzel shape. Dip each pretzel carefully into the soda solution and then place onto a greased baking sheet. When all the pretzels have been laid out, cover, and allow them to rise again.

Bake in oven at 450 for about 10 minutes or until golden. Immediately after removing form the oven, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt. Serves 4 to 5.

Note: To make Auntie Anne's. famous Cinnamon Sugar pretzels, you can melt a stick of butter in a shallow bowl, that is big enough to fit the whole pretzel in. In another shallow bowl make a mixture of equal parts cinnamon and sugar. Dip the pretzel into the butter, coating both sides generously. Then dip again into the cinnamon mixture.

Wheat Crackers

Wheat Crackers

3 c. Wheat Roll Mix
5 T. oil
1 c. water
salt

Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl combine roll mix, oil, and water. Stir with a fork until
blended. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough only until smooth (about 3 min). Divide into
4 pieces. Roll dough into a 16x12 rectangle, 1/6 inch thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Shake w/ salt to taste. Using a pastry wheel (or knife) mark cutting lines in dough about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-20 min or til golden. Cool on rack. Makes about 200.

Taste exactly like Wheat Thins! SO GOOD!

See: Wheat Roll Mix

Wheat Roll Mix

Wheat Roll Mix

9 c.whole wheat flour
8 c. unbleached flour or all purpose flour
4 tsp salt
1 c. instant powdered milk
1 c. brown sugar, packed or 1 c. granulated sugar

In a lrg bowl, combine flour, salt, and milk powder. Stir with a wire whisk until evenly distributed. Press brown sugar through a sieve. Stir brown sugar or granulated sugar in flour mixture.

Makes 18 c. Whole Wheat Roll Mix.

Use mix to make Wheat Crackers.

Holiday Hash

Holiday Hash

Also will need 2 bags (12oz.) white chocolate chips

Combine in a big bowl:
3 cups Rice Chex
3 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Cheerios
2 cups small pretzels
2 cups salted peanuts
1 bag (12 oz.) plain M&Ms
1 bag (12 oz.) peanut M&Ms

Melt 2 bags (12 oz.) white chocolate chips according to the package instructions. Be careful to not overcook as these chips burn quickly. Pour the melted white chocolate over the mixture and with a strong long-handled wooden spoon toss well to coat.

Spread the hash out on waxed paper and let set until the chocolate hardens Store in an airtight container or pour into gift bags. If you get the red and green M&Ms you’ll have a very festive looking result.

Cheese, Chile and Bean Huddle Dip - Crock Pot

Cheese, Chile and Bean Huddle Dip - Crock Pot

1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Green or red pepper sauce to taste

Mix first four ingredients in slow cooker, cover and cook on High 1 - 1 1/2
hours, stirring frequently, until melted. Mix in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and
sprinkle the rest on top. Serve with tortilla chips.

Double Team Dip - Crock Pot

Double Team Dip - Crock Pot

1 (15 oz) can chili (no beans)
1 lb processed cheese spread, cubed
1 (12 oz) jar chunky salsa

Put all ingredients into the slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook on High 1 1/2
- 2 hours or until cheese is melted. Stir frequently. Serve with tortilla
chips.

Party Mix - Crock Pot

Party Mix - Crock Pot

7 cups assorted Chex cereal
1 cup nuts
1 cup pretzels
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp EACH seasoned salt, garlic salt and onion salt

Combine cereal, nuts and pretzels in crockpot. Mix melted butter with remaining
ingredients and pour over cereal mix, tossing to coat. Cook uncovered on high
for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Turn to low and cook another 2-6 hours.