~Soft Pretzels~

~INGREDIENTS~

2 C. Warm Water
2 TBSP. Dry Active Yeast
1/2 C. Succanat
3 TBSP. Olive Oil
2 Eggs
1 TBSP. Salt
2 C. Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
2 C. Whole wheat Flour
2 C. flour(either one will work) to knead with

~Step 1~
In a large Bowl, Gently sprinkle Yeast over warm water and succanat. Let stand in a warm place to activate yeast. approx 5-10 minutes until yeast is rising on the water.

~Step 2~
Add oil, and eggs and gently stir.

~Step 3~
Combine 2 cups flour with the salt and slowly add to wet mix, while stirring.
Add the second 2 cups of flour. Then knead till elasticy.

~Step 4~
Put back in bowl, place in a warm place and let rise till doubled in size.
Then Punch down and form dough into pretzels.

~Step 5~
Brush egg yolk onto pretzels and sprinkle Course ground sea salt on top.

~Bake~
350 degrees on a greased cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown or up to 20 minutes!