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Pretzel Shapes

Source: Kids a Cookin’ Kansas Family Nutrition Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Have fun with the kids making pretzel shapes! A great snack for the whole family.

Makes
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup water (warm)
  • 1 teaspoon honey*
  • 1 1/3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 °F.
  3. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, add honey and let set for a few minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, measure flour and salt.
  5. Add yeast mixture to flour mixture and stir until it forms a smooth ball. Add a little more flour if the dough is sticky.
  6. Knead dough on countertop or dough board until it forms a smooth ball. Add a little flour if the dough is sticky.
  7. Divide dough into 12 pieces about the size of a walnut. Roll each ball into a snake and then twist to make a pretzel, letter, or other fun shape.
  8. Place pretzels on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

*Children under the age of one should not consume honey.

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