Whole Wheat Soft Pretzels

Recipe courtesy of Kosher.com

A great snack for everyone! Your kids will have fun making these.

YIELDS 16 PRETZELS

• 1½ cups warm water
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 Tbsp light olive or canola oil
• 3½ cups whole wheat flour, divided
• ½ cup wheat germ

Glaze

• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp water

Optional Toppings

• Everything spice
• salt
• sesame seeds
• poppy seeds
• minced garlic

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water with honey. Let sit until bubbly.

Stir in salt, oil, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Add wheat germ and remaining flour to make a soft dough.

Knead for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Let rise 45 minutes to 1 hour, until doubled.