The Friend magazine published a recipe for "CTR Pretzels" in the January 2012 issue. The recipe may not be my favorite for soft pretzels, but it was so simple, fast and easy that I want to keep it on hand. Under-cooked pretzels reminded me of the texture of Olive Garden Breadsticks. If you cook them to be nice and browned, their skin will seem more that of a soft pretzel.
Throw all these ingredients into your Kitchenaid and mix away:
1 tsp salt
2.5-3 cups of whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp yeast
1 cup warm water
1 Tbsp sugar
When your dough has been sufficiently kneaded, let rise for an hour or more. Shape the dough, put on greased cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes at 450 degrees. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
