I
have no idea where this recipe came from, but my mom made it for New Years for
as long as I can remember. I made them for the first time last year, and while
they rose more than I would have liked, they were still delicious and I look
forward to making it on New Year’s Eve this year.
What
You’ll Need…
2
Cups Milk
½
Cup (1 Stick) Butter
4
½ Teaspoons Yeast
½
Cup Granulated Sugar
7
Cups All-Purpose Flour
2
Eggs
Icing/Glaze:
1
Cup Powdered Sugar
1Tablespoon
Water
1
½ Teaspoons Vanilla
Topping
(Optional):
Maraschino
Cherries
Heat
the milk and butter in the microwave for one minute. Add the yeast to the milk/butter mixture and
allow it to dissolve.
In
a separate bowl whisk together the sugar and 1 Cup of flour. When the yeast has
dissolved add it to the sugar and flour mixture.
Add
the eggs and combine before adding the rest of the flour gradually, in about ½ cups.
When
the dough is thoroughly combined knead the dough until smooth and allow it to
rise in a greased bowl for an hour. Cover the bowl with a tea towel and keep it
in a warm place.
After
an hour, punch the dough down before allowing it to rise for another hour.
At
this point pre-heat your oven to 375.
Divide
the dough in two and roll each section into a rope about 24 inches long. Cross
the ends leaving a space in the center like, a pretzel. It is best to form the
pretzel on the greased baking sheet that you are going to bake it on. Allow it
rise, covered, for 15 additional minutes.
After
the final rise bake the pretzels at 375for 25- 30 minutes.
When
slightly golden brown, removed the pretzels from the oven and allow them to
cool on a wire rack.
While
the pretzels are cooling make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar, water,
and vanilla.
When
the pretzels are cooled, cover with the glaze and if you desire with maraschino
cherries.
Enjoy!
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