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I'm in the process of making these at this moment. They sound fabulous, I'll update.
BACON-BAKED POTATO PRETZELS
Makes 15
1 large potato
4 oz. bacon
1c. very warm tap water, divided
1 T. active dry yeast
1 t. sugar
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 t. salt
1/4 c. chopped fresh chives
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
Use a fork to pierce the potato in several places. Microwave until cooked. Let cool, then peel the potato and mash in a bowl. Set aside.
Cook bacon until crispy.Reserve the fat. Drain, and chop bacon into 1/4" pieces. Set aside.
In mixer bowl, combine 1/2 c. of the water, sugar and yeast; let sit until bubbly. Use mixer on low to mix in the flour, salt, potato, bacon grease and remaining water. Mix on low for 5 minutes, then add in bacon and chives, and mix one more minute. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and let rise, covered, until double.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough in a rectangle 1/4" thick.Use a pizza wheel to cut into 15 strips. Roll strips into snakes, and form into pretzels on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Sprinkle the tops of pretzels with parmesan cheese, and bake 10-15 minutes, until golden. Serve warm or room temp (maybe with sour cream for dipping?)
DIET, BE DAMNED.
Watch this space for the delicious conclusion......
BACON-BAKED POTATO PRETZELS
Makes 15
1 large potato
4 oz. bacon
1c. very warm tap water, divided
1 T. active dry yeast
1 t. sugar
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 t. salt
1/4 c. chopped fresh chives
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
Use a fork to pierce the potato in several places. Microwave until cooked. Let cool, then peel the potato and mash in a bowl. Set aside.
Cook bacon until crispy.Reserve the fat. Drain, and chop bacon into 1/4" pieces. Set aside.
In mixer bowl, combine 1/2 c. of the water, sugar and yeast; let sit until bubbly. Use mixer on low to mix in the flour, salt, potato, bacon grease and remaining water. Mix on low for 5 minutes, then add in bacon and chives, and mix one more minute. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and let rise, covered, until double.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough in a rectangle 1/4" thick.Use a pizza wheel to cut into 15 strips. Roll strips into snakes, and form into pretzels on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Sprinkle the tops of pretzels with parmesan cheese, and bake 10-15 minutes, until golden. Serve warm or room temp (maybe with sour cream for dipping?)
DIET, BE DAMNED.
Watch this space for the delicious conclusion......