Bran Pretzels

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (100*f. to 110*f.)
• 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
• 2 -2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt

Recipe

• 1 place water in a large bowl. sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved. add bran into yeast mixture; let stand 10 minutes.
• 2 add 1 cup flour, sugar, and salt. beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
• 3 knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
• 4 punch dough down; turn out lightly floured surface. divide dough into 12 equal pieces. roll each piece to 13-inch rope; shape into pretzels. place on greased baking sheet. brush lightly with beaten egg; sprinkle with salt.
• 5 bake at 425of for15 to 20 minutes or until done.
• 6 remove from sheet; cool on wire rack. enjoy!