Pretzel Shapes
Have fun with the kids making pretzel shapes! A great snack for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon dry yeast
- 1/2 cup water (warm)
- 1 teaspoon honey*
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 425 °F.
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, add honey and let set for a few minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, measure flour and salt.
- Add yeast mixture to flour mixture and stir until it forms a smooth ball. Add a little more flour if the dough is sticky.
- Knead dough on countertop or dough board until it forms a smooth ball. Add a little flour if the dough is sticky.
- Divide dough into 12 pieces about the size of a walnut. Roll each ball into a snake and then twist to make a pretzel, letter, or other fun shape.
- Place pretzels on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
*Children under the age of one should not consume honey.
Kids a Cookin’
Kansas Family Nutrition Program