Bread Machine Baked Soft Pretzels

Bread Machine Baked Soft Pretzels by ShanB

(2lb bread machine recipe)

1 c water or beer
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 3/4 c flour
3/4 tsp yeast1 egg, beaten
1 tbs water


measure first 6 into pan,  set to dough.  roll into 14X9 rectangle.  cut into 18 1/2 inch strips roll into ropes.  shape into a pretzel shape.  brush with egg and water mix sprinkle with coarse salt.  bake 350*F for 20-22 minutes until done

Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bagels

Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bagels by ShanB

(2lb bread machine)

Whole wheat bagels
1 1/4 c water
1 tsp salt
1/4 c brown sugar packed
2 1/2 c whole wheat flour
2 tsp bread machine yeast

add into machine in order listed.  remove and let rest 10 minutes under an upside down bowl.  roll into a cylinder 12 inches long.  cut into8 portions, push thumb to make a hole and round into shape.  let rise 40 minutes.  bring large pot of water and 1 tbsp sugar to boil.  boil bagels one at a time, holding under the water for 20 seconds until a little puffy.  bake at 400*F for 156 minutes.

Bread Machine English Muffins

Bread Machine English Muffins by ShanB

(2 lb bread machine recipe) 

english muffins
1 c milk
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp shortening
3 c flour (can sub 1 c of whole wheat for 1 cup of white if desired)
1 1/4 tsp bread machine yeast

add ingredients in order listed. Set to dough cycle.

when done remove and let rest 10 minutes under a bowl.  roll 1/4 inch think and cut in 3 inch circles. brush top with water and sprinkle with cornmeal.   let rise until doubled in size (about 40 min) Fry on an electric skillet at 400*F.   grill 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown, if not cooked through finish in a 350*F oven for 5-10 minutes.