Stir-Ins & Recipes

• 1 package Simply Homemade^® Pretzel Creations™
• 3/4 cup very warm water (120º to 130ºF)
• 1 tablespoon Mazola^® Corn Oil
• 2 tablespoons butter OR margarine, melted
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine pretzel mix and yeast in a large mixing bowl.  Stir in very warm water and oil until thoroughly combined.  (Dough may be stiff; use hands if desired).

Cover dough and let rise 25 minutes in a warm, draft-free place.  (Dough will not double in size.)

Place dough on a clean, dry surface and divide into 9 equal pieces. Cover with a towel to prevent dough from drying. Roll each piece into an 18-inch rope. Fold in half. With an end in each hand, cross the ropes over each other a few times to form a twist.  Pinch the ends together to prevent unraveling.   

Cover formed twists with a towel.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

Combine 6 cups water with baking soda in a large deep saucepan until water boils (mixture will be foamy).  Using a slotted spoon or spatula, dip one twist at a time into the boiling water allowing twist to slide off spoon into the water.  Boil for 10 to 15 seconds, then remove the twist and place on prepared baking sheet. Continue with remaining twists.

Brush tops of each twist with melted butter.  Combine Parmesan cheese and garlic; sprinkle over twists. 

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking pan and let cool on wire rack.

Recipe note:  You will not need the pretzel salt for these.