Homemade Pretzels

I was skeptical when I saw this recipe on Tasty.  Only 2 ingredients?!?  Sounded easy enough so I gave it a try.  So glad I did!  These are doughy soft pretzels and would be great with a cheese sauce.  This same recipe can be used for pizza crust, garlic knots or bagels (I know, not a real bagel because bagels are boiled, but a cheater's version).  And only 100 calories per pretzel!

I've also seen a version saying to mix 1/2 c. boiling water and dissolve 1 T. baking soda in it.  Then dip each pretzel in that before backing. This is supposed to give it a nice crust.

Homemade Pretzels

1 3/4 c. self rising flour (Do NOT use regular flour!)
1 c. plain greek yogurt (I used Chobani)

Mix the 2 ingredients until formed in a ball.  Pat the dough down a bit and cut in 8 wedges. 

On a lightly floured surface, roll each wedge into a 14" long rope.  Twist into a pretzel shape and put on a parchment lined baking sheet. 

Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with pretzel salt.

Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, until golden brown.






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Garlic knot version:  Take each wedge and roll into a smaller length, thicker 8" rope.  Twist into a knot and brush with a mix of 1/4 c. olive oil,  4 cloves minced garlic, a pinch of salt and 1 1/2 t. dried parsley (or 2 T fresh parsley).

Pizza Dough version: Press dough in a 12" pizza round, top with pizza sauce and toppings of your choice.

Bagels: Divide into 4 wedges, roll them in 8" ropes and form in a round  brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with Everything seasoning.