Recipes for Steam Cooking

cakes, pastries and desserts
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Turn the oven knob to Proof Mode. Cover bowl and place it on the wire rack
accessory on rack to rise for about an hour or until doubled in volume.
After the dough has proofed, Line a couple of Full Size Baking Trays with
parchment paper and lightly oil the paper with vegetable oil. Set aside.
Put the pretzel wash’s cup of water in a saucepan and bring up to a boil. Add
baking soda. Boil for 1 minute then set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat together the egg and tablespoon of water. Set aside.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion out into a 24”– 28”
rope. Make a U shape with the rope, and holding the ends, twist the ropes twice
at about 4” away from the ends. Flip the ends and take them back down
towards the bottom of the U and press the ends into the rope to form the
shape of a pretzel.
Lay onto the lined baking trays.
Brush pretzels with the hot water/baking soda mixture, then brush with the
egg wash.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until dark golden. Cool for at least 5 minutes
before serving.
Serves 8