Mother Lode Pretzels Recipes

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut pretzel rods in half; set aside.
• In a large saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with milk.
• In a large shallow bowl, combine the chips, toffee bits and walnuts.
• Pour caramel mixture into a 2 cup glass measuring cup.
• Dip the cut end of each pretzel piece two-thirds of the way into the caramel mixture (reheat in microwave if mixture becomes too thick for dipping).
• Allow excess caramel to drip off, then roll pretzels in the chip mixture.
• Place on waxed paper until set.
• Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add flour and salt; stir to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 4-5 times. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes. , Punch dough down and divide into 20 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 15-in. long strip; twist into a pretzel shape. Combine baking soda and cold water; brush over pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt. , Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.