Whole Wheat Soft Pretzels

Whole Wheat Soft Pretzels
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Ingredients:

  • 1 envelope (or 2¼ teaspoons) quick rise yeast
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour or white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Mix yeast, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
  3. Stir in warm water and oil to make a soft dough.
  4. Knead on floured surface until dough is smooth and elastic. Form into pretzels or any other shape.*
  5. Bake on a greased cookie sheet in a 425°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Notes: 

* Can brush pretzels with oil or melted butter and top with coarse salt before baking.

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Nutrition Information:

  • Calories 150
  • Total Fat 1.5g
  • Saturated Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 190mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 30g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Total Sugars 0g, includes 0g Added Sugars
  • Protein 5g
  • Vitamin D 0%
  • Calcium 0%
  • Iron 10%
  • Potassium 2%
Nutrition Software Used: 
ESHA Food Processor

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baking fun cooking with kids grains pretzels whole grain whole wheat