Thursday, July 19, 2012

Homemade Pretzels Recipe on Rural Thursday

As I continue to search for portable, easy homemade snacks for my boys, I've been trying all sorts of new recipes.  Recently I made homemade pretzels, which went over very well.
This recipe comes from The Tightwad Gazette II.  Paul made fun of me for reading this book, but it has really wonderful ideas.  Although it's slightly outdated now, I definitely recommend it for anyone looking for easy ways to economize in the home.

Ingredients:
1 package yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
4 cups flour
1 egg

Combine yeast, water, sugar and salt in a large bowl.  Stir in flour.  Knead until dough is smooth.  Shape dough.  Place on greased cookie sheet.  Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.  Bake at 425* for 15 minutes.

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45 comments:

  1. Vision By MilaJuly 19, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    can I have one? cause I was gonna buy ingredients today to make some Finnish version of pretzels, but then, if you already made.. :D

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  2. Brian KingJuly 19, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    My daughter loves the big, soft pretzels. I bet she would really like these! Not difficult to make, either.

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  3. andyJuly 19, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Those look great! !!! Bet the boys would like those!
    Have a great day

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  4. The CrankyJuly 19, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    This looks fantastic; I adore freshly made pretzels!

    I hope everyone is doing wonderfully there. =)

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  5. CarrieJuly 19, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    I love the Tightwad Gazette! My husband bought me the complete edition for Christmas last year and I read it for days and days. It is somewhat outdated, but still has many many helpful tips. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

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  6. Eat To LiveJuly 19, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Those look wonderful!! I used to make my own breads all the time. Now I don't because they all call for yeast and sugar.

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  7. UnknownJuly 19, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    I have the complete Tightwad Gazette and have worn my copy thin. Love that book! Cute pretzels. :)

    Thanks for letting me link up!

    Jan (The Nerdy Farm Wife)

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  8. AnonymousJuly 19, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    These look really wonderful! I love old books too.

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  9. Buttons ThoughtsJuly 19, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Oh Lisa this looks delicious and sounds easy. I wonder if I could cook it up fast enough to have for breakfast:) B

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  10. DeeJuly 19, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    YUMMY! These look fantastic!

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  11. Karen thisoldhouse2.comJuly 19, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I love a New York Street Vendor pretzel.. but these looks ten times better.

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  12. Karen LakisJuly 19, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Yum - there is nothing quite like a fresh pretzel (with a little mustard). Thanks for hosting!

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  13. carol l mckennaJuly 19, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Oh ~ they look delicious ~ great post ~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

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  14. LOVE MELISSA:)July 19, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    That looks absolutely delicious! I am a huge pretzel lover!!

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  15. JillJuly 19, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Oh yum! I've said it before and I'll say it again...all of your boys are so lucky to have you cooking for them!

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  16. SlamdunkJuly 19, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Looks good Lisa. The kids eat the frozen pretzels, but we have not tried homemade before...

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  17. pattyJuly 19, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    i will definitely try these! i used to make homemade pretzels when i was a girl and loved them. thanks for sharing!
    patty@ findingserendipity.com

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  18. MaryJuly 19, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Those pretzels look really tasty! The last time I made homemade pretzels was when I was in junior high in cooking class. I think I might give them a try again. :)

    I'm sorry I haven't commented much! I've been reading but haven't taken the time to comment. I hope everything is well for you!

    Mary

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  19. TrendyFashionista2July 19, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    I like how you made a heart out of one. Cute!

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  20. NancyJuly 19, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Sounds a little like my bagel recipe -- they look delish. Great job, Lisa.

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  21. An Apel a DayJuly 19, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I made those before. That was one of the first things I learned how to make. It was part of a cooking class I took in school. It's a super fun recipe and tastes well.

    I've had different dipping sauces, just ate them plain and made what I called Pretzel Pizza. It was the crust for the pizza.

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  22. Vores haveJuly 19, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I'll try to bake them for my grandchildren ....
    Thanks for the recipe Lisa.
    Wishing you a good day / good weekend :)
    Hanne Bente

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  23. TexWisGirlJuly 19, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    you're killing me! yum!

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  24. Tina Fariss BarbourJuly 19, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Wow, they look delicious. I love the shapes you made.

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  25. JenJuly 19, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    These look delicious, and sound pretty easy, although I never have very good luck when I have to use yeast...so does the yeast mixture have to be at any certain temperature? Because that's usually where I go wrong ;)

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  26. tiarastantrumsJuly 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    those look so tasty!

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  27. Gail DixonJuly 19, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Those pretzels look so delicious and the instructions seem easy enough. I may have to get that book you speak of if I don't find a job soon!

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  28. Debby@Just BreatheJuly 19, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    They look yummy. I could certainly go for one of those. Being low carb since January I do miss the bread items.

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  29. Tami Von ZalezJuly 19, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Those look yummy! He can laugh all he wants at the Tightwad Gazette, I bet the founders are doing just fine right now between their thrifty ways and that publication.

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  30. Grandma BonnieJuly 19, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Your recipe sounds easy to make. I will have to try your version. Hope you have a great day.

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  31. LeoviJuly 19, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    What fun ... Good heart, is to ... Eat it! Greetings.

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  32. AnonymousJuly 19, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Those look good!

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  33. AnonymousJuly 19, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Ohhh, I love a good soft pretzel dipped in cheese sauce. These look delicious!

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  34. jp@A Green RidgeJuly 19, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Oh now this looks like fun!...:)JP

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  35. Kranky GrannyJuly 19, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I love pretzels and just may get adventurous and try making these.

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  36. Tweedles -- that's meJuly 19, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    nummy
    we would love one too! we wish you could come make us some!
    love
    tweedles

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  37. GardenOfDaisiesJuly 19, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    I bet the boys really loved these!! I like your heart pretzel best of all. :-)

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  38. Betsy Banks AdamsJuly 19, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Hi Lisa, OH--how I love those big, fat pretzels.... YUM---that looks so so so good... Thanks!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  39. BlueShellJuly 20, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    That seams delicious...I'm tempted!!!

    Love
    BShell

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  40. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 20, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    I love soft pretzels and these look so yummy. Thanks for hosting. I'll be back to visit others.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  41. Vision By MilaJuly 20, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    Here they are, the Finnish pretzels, if you can open the image below :) I couldn't find the English recipe online. I am not Finnish and don't speak the language yet, so I found these in a cookbook and the picture there was soooo inviting that I decided to give it a try and make them (haven't yet :D)

    http://static.kotikokki.net/public_files/recipeimages/0/130/126/large.jpg?1297547596

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  42. Valerie BoersmaJuly 20, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    These look so easy to make and I bet they taste delicious too! I'm going to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing Lisa! (from your friend who big time owes you a little note!)

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  43. DebbieJuly 22, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    oooooohhhhhh dear, they looks so yummy BUT i would sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar ;))))

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  44. Claire JustineJuly 23, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    These look so good,i need to try them yum,yum...thanks for hosting :)

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  45. SandyJuly 23, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Yummy! I love big soft pretzels....with jalapenos mixed into the dough and dipped in melted cheese....lol

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