soft pretzals

Ingredients:

4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F /45 degrees C) 5 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil   1/2 cup baking soda 4 cups hot water 1/4 cup kosher salt, for topping

Directions:

1.	In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center; add the oil and yeast mixture. Mix and form into a dough. If the mixture is dry, add one or two tablespoons of water. Knead the dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3.	Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a large bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water.
4.	When risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape. Once all of the dough is all shaped, dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
5.	Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, until browned.

Italian pot roast steak.

 I guess I am not very knowledgeable about Italian cuisine because although I think this dish might be worth a try, I just don't see what makes it especially Italian. hmmm...

Italian Pot-Roasted Steaks

Tips

Substitute top or bottom round steak for the beef tip steak in this recipe if desired. Look for a cut that is on sale for added savings.

Substitute any bag of your favorite Green Giant® frozen vegetables for the garden vegetable medley.

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Green Giant® vegetables provide an easy addition to this slow-cooked beef pot roast. Perfect if you love Italian cuisine. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:25 min

Start to Finish:7 hr 25 min

makes:6 servings

1 1/2	lb beef tip steak, trimmed
3	tablespoons all-purpose flour
1	teaspoon salt
1/4	teaspoon pepper
1	tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2	cups sliced onions
1	can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1	teaspoon sugar
1	bag (19 oz) Green Giant® frozen garden vegetable medley

1.	Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle both sides of beef with flour, salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Cook beef in oil 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on both sides.
2.	Place onions in slow cooker. Top with beef and tomatoes; sprinkle with sugar.
3.	Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until beef is tender.
4.	About 15 minutes before steak is ready to serve, microwave vegetables as directed on bag. Stir into beef mixture.

I love crock pot food- so easy!

 I am curious to try this. i have heard of people using soda pop to cook with before but I have never tried root beer. Has anyone ever tried cooking with soda pop? Do you think root beer and bbq sauce will be good together?

Root Beer Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

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Beef slow-cooked in barbecue sauce and root beer provides a perfect filling for this hearty sandwich - ideal for dinner. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:30 min

Start to Finish:10 hr 30 min

makes:16 Sandwiches

1	boneless beef rump roast (4 lb)
2	cups barbecue sauce
1	cup root beer
	Dash salt and pepper, if desired
16	sandwich buns, split

1.	In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place beef. In 4-cup measuring cup or bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the barbecue sauce and the root beer; pour over beef.
2.	Cover; cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
3.	About 20 minutes before serving, remove beef from slow cooker; place on large plate. Pour juices from slow cooker into 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium-high heat about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until juices are thickened and reduced to about 3 cups. Meanwhile, shred beef with 2 forks; return to slow cooker.
4.	Stir remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce into reduced juices in skillet; pour over shredded beef in slow cooker. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture into each bun.