Bread Machine Quick Pretzels

2/3 c. warm milk

1/4 c. warm water

¾ tsp. salt

2 1/4 c. bread flour

1 ½ tsp. brown sugar

1 ½ tsp. bread machine yeast

1 egg, beaten

Coarse salt

Add milk, water, salt, flour, brown sugar and yeast to bread machine pan in the order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough/manual cycle.

When cycle is complete, transfer dough from machine to lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 14 in. rope (at least—the longer the rope, the prettier the shape of the pretzel,). When rolling the rope, make sure the dough is of even thickness throughout and that all pretzel ropes are the same thickness to ensure even cooking. Curve ends of each rope to make a circle; cross ends at top. Twist ends once and place over bottom of circle. Place pretzels on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with salt.

Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet and let cool briefly on wire racks. Serve warm.

Delicious with cheese sauce or mustard for dipping!

6 servings.

Weight Watchers PointsPlus Value: 5 points per pretzel.

This recipe is a slightly modified version of the one from the cookbook Breaking Bread with Father Dominic 2 by Father Dominic Garramone, OSB