Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1
   In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
2. Step2
   In a saucepan, heat 1 cup water and butter over medium-high heat to a temperature of 120 to 130 degrees. Add to yeast mixture. Beat until well combined. Stir in 1/4 cup flax seed and enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
3. Step3
   Knead, adding more flour as necessary, until dough is smooth and no longer sticky, about 4 minutes. Place in a well-greased bowl. Cover loosely with well-greased plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Step4
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil. Lightly grease foil. Set aside.
5. Step5
   Punch dough down and knead about 5 times.
6. Step6
   Divide dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 16-inch rope and shape it into a pretzel. Cover the portions not being rolled. Place on baking sheet. Cover pretzels and let rise for 5 minutes.
7. Step7
   Beat together egg yolk and water. Lightly brush on pretzels. Sprinkle pretzels with coarse salt and flax seed, if desired.
8. Step8
   Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Step9
   Serve with mustard or melted cream cheese for dipping.