Smart Snack

Link: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-programsnap/pretzel-shapes

Recipe:
Yield: 12

Ingredients:
1 package dry yeast
½ cup warm water
1 teaspoon honey
1 1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, add honey and let set for a few minutes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, measure flour and salt.
4. Add yeast mixture to flour mixture and stir until it forms a smooth ball. Add a little more
flour if the dough is sticky.
5. Knead dough on countertop or dough board until it forms a smooth ball. Add a little flour if the dough is sticky.
6. 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.
7. Place pretzels on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.

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