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                   WHOLE WHEAT SOFT PRETZELS - PAN-1

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/8   c            Whole wheat flour (5 1/4 oz)
  1 1/8   c            Bread flour (5 1/4 oz)
  1       tb           Dry milk
    1/2   ts           Salt
  1       tb           Shortening
  2       tb           Molasses
    5/8   c            Water (5 fl.oz)
  1       t            Dry yeast
                       TOPPINGS:
  1                    Egg -- beaten
    3/4   tb           Black sesame seeds(optional)
    1/4   c            Coarse salt (optional)

 1. Place first 5 ingredients inside the bread pan. Add
 molasses and water. Close cover and place dry yeast
 into the yeast holder. SELECT: WHOLE WHEAT DOUGH MODE.
 Press start. (Breadmaker completes the basic dough
 mode 3 hours and 15 minutes later) 2. Divide the dough
 into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion on a lightly
 floured surface into a ball. Cover with a plastic wrap
 and rest for 20 minutes. 3. Using the palm of the
 hand, roll each unit on a lightly floured surface into
 a rope of about 10 inches long. 4. Twist once where
 the dough overlaps. 5. Lift ends across to opposite
 edges. Tuck ends under. 6. Place on a greased baking
 pan. Spray water on top. Proof at 90 deg. for 30 to 50
 minutes. 7. Brush with beaten egg. Add any desired
 toppings. 8. Bake in 375 deg. oven for 15 to 22
 minutes.



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