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Pretzel Shapes

Pretzel Shapes

97 Ratings
97 Ratings
Recipe Image
Pretzel Shapes on a baking sheet
Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 °F.
  3. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, add honey and let set for a few minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, measure flour and salt.
  5. Add yeast mixture to flour mixture and stir until it forms a smooth ball. Add a little more flour if the dough is sticky.
  6. Knead dough on countertop or dough board until it forms a smooth ball. Add a little flour if the dough is sticky.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

Source:

Kids a Cookin’
Kansas Family Nutrition Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 pretzel, 1/12 of recipe (25g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 53
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 195 mg
Carbohydrates 11 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 3 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 18 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 53
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 11 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 3 mg
Potassium 18 mg
Sodium 195 mg
Copper 23 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 3 mg
Phosphorus 17 mg
Selenium 5 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 0 mcg
Folate 48 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 2 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces

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