Pepperoni Soft Pretzels Bread Machine Recipes

SOFT PRETZELS (FOR BREAD MACHINES)

Steps:

• Place ingredients in bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
• Select White Bread setting, Manual and then press Start.
• After the machine has completed the second rising cycle, it will beep.
• Remove the dough onto a very lightly floured surface.
• Divide into 4 parts.
• Divide each fourth into 3 pieces.
• Roll each piece into an 18 inch rope.
• Shape rope into a circle, overlapping about 4 inches; from each end, leaving ends free.
• Take one end in each hand and twist at the point where dough overlaps.
• Carefully lift ends across to the opposite edge of circle.
• Tuck ends under edge to make a pretzel shape; moisten and press ends to seal.
• Place on greased cookie sheet.
• Let rise, uncovered, until puffy, about 20 minutes.
• In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 2 quarts of water and 1/3 cup baking soda; bring to a boil.
• Lower 1 or 2 pretzels into the saucepan; simmer for 10 seconds on each side.
• Lift from water with a slotted spoon.
• Return to greased cookie sheet.
• Let dry briefly.
• Brush with 1 egg white slightly beaten.
• Sprinkle with course salt or sesame seeds or leave plain.
• If you leave them plain, after they bake dip into melted butter then in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
• Bake at 425°F for 4 minutes; then turn cookie sheet around and bake 4 more minutes.
• These are so good.

PEPPERONI SOFT PRETZELS (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Program machine for the Dough setting.
• When the bread machine beeps, place dough on a lightly floured surface and divide into 16 pieces.
• Roll each piece into a 16 inch rope. Cross the ends of the rope to make a loop; twist the crossed ends once and fold across the loop.
• Place on a greased baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with.
• topping that you choose.
• Let rise until double in size, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375°F/190°C for 15-20 minutes or until done.

PEPPERONI PIZZA BREAD FOR THE BREAD MACHINE

Steps:

• Measure carefully.
• Place all ingredients except pepperoni into bread machine in order as directed by manufacturer.
• Add pepperoni (I think I will chop it up) 10 minutes before last kneading cycle ends (or at raisin/nut signal if your machine has it).
• Use basic white cycle and medium or light crust color.
• Do not use delay cycle.
• When baked remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

HOMEMADE CHEESE AND PEPPERONI BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer.
• Select basic bread setting.
• Choose medium crust color.
• Just before final kneading, (usually machine will beep at this time) add the pepperoni.
• Make a 1 1/2 lb loaf.
• Do not use delay timer feature for this recipe.