Honey Whole Wheat Pretzels

Here is a "healthier" version of those warm soft pretzels we all love...

1 1/3 C. Warm water
2 t. salt
1 pkg fast acting yeast
2 1/4 C. unbleached white flour
2 1/4 C whole wheat flour
2 oz. melted vegan margarine
1/4 C. honey

Oil for pan

10 C. water
1/3 C baking soda

(egg wash- large egg yolk mixed with 1 T. water)

Mix water, yeast, salt, flours, butter, honey using a dough hook and stand mixer.  When it forms a ball of dough, remover from the mixer.  Clean and oil the mixer bowl and place the dough back in it and cover with plastic.  Allow to raise for about 50 minutes.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees, line baking pans with parchment paper brushed with oil.

Bring the water and baking soda to a boil.  While that is heating up, turn the dough out onto an oiled work surface and divide into 8 equal parts, roll out into a 24 inch rope and shape into pretzels.  Place on the baking pan.

Put the pretzels one by one into the boiling water, for about 30 seconds each, remove and place back on the baking pan and brush with the egg wash, sprinkle with coarse salt.

Bake approximately 12-14 minutes.

We had lots of help :)