Movie Theater Pretzel Rods

Try this fun kid friendly recipe for you next family movie night.

Total Time: 70 min. + rising Bake: 10 min 👩‍🍳

Makes: 32 Pretzels 🥨

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Ingredients

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 8 cups water
• 1/3 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• Optional: Coarse salt and warm cheese sauce

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. 
3. In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water and the baking soda to a boil. Punch dough down; divide into 32 portions. Roll each into a 5-in. log. Add to boiling water, a few at a time; cook 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
4. Place on greased baking sheet. Lightly beat egg yolk and cold water; brush over pretzels. If desired, sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake at 425° until golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm with cheese sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 pretzel rod: 69 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.