Ingredients for Cranberry Breakfast Pretzels
- Dried Cranberries
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (1 tbsp + 1 tbsp)
- Active Dry Yeast
- Nonfat Milk
- Canola Oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- All Purpose Flour
- 6 cups water
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- Ground Cinnamon
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How to Make Cranberry Breakfast Pretzels
- In a food processor, combine 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Process until finely chopped.
- Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm milk (105-115°F).
- Add 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the cranberry mixture, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3-4 cups all-purpose flour, gradually adding the flour until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a large bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray, turning once to coat the top.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 90 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Divide the dough into 15 equal-sized balls.
- Roll each ball into a 14-inch rope and shape into a pretzel.
- In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- Gently drop pretzels, one at a time, into the boiling water. Boil for 10 seconds on each side.
- Remove pretzels with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Place pretzels on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until puffy, about 25 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush pretzels with 1 egg white, lightly beaten.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the pretzels.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
1g
Carbs
9g
