810-Uncistef Farming, Saturday, January 25, 1992
LINDA WILLIAMS
Bedforc Co. Correspondent
BEDFORD (Bedford Co.)
Healthy snacks were a part of the
program for the members of the
Bible Club at St. John's United
Church of Christ in Bedford.
Snacks are an important part of
providing enough nutrients for
growing boys and girls. However,
a snack, like our main meals,
should contain important nutrients
to help us grow and stay healthy.
The snacks made by these
children were "Cheese Pretzels."
With mother or dad's help, they
are very easy to make and will
keep for several weeks in a tightly
closed container.
Cheese pretzels provide both
carbohydrates and protein. Child
ren ages 7 to 10 need about 2,000
calories a day. If they don't get
enough calories, they will grow
less. If they get more, they will get
fat.
Calories from carbohydrates
and fats provide us with energy.
The ingredients in cheese pretzels
which provide carbohydrates are
flour and a small amount of sugar.
Protein is found in the cheese in
the pretzels and in the egg which
is spread over the pretzel before it
is baked.
All of the cells in the body, as
well as antibodies (prevent dis
ease), hormones, and digestive
enzymes, are made of protein.
Protein is found in milk, cheese,
Twist ths pretzels Into any shape you desire.
Cheese Pretzels You Can Make
nuts, eggs, fish, chicken, red meat,
and com, beans, wheat, oats and
rice.
The fat in the cheese pretzels is
very low. Our bodies need some
fat, but too much will make us fat
You will need a parent’s help in
making these pretzels, but they are
something everyone will enjoy
making, even younger brothers or
sisters.
The recipe is as follows:
Cheese Pretzels
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
154 cups warm water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
354 cups flour
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 egg beaten
Dissolve yeast, salt and sugar in
water in food processor bowl. Add
3 1/2 cups flour and cheese. Mix
by turning processor "on-off a
few times. Then, run about one
minute to knead dough until
smooth. (If dough sticks, add
more flour.) Or, you can use a
dough hook, or mix with your
hands. Form a roll. Cut into 33
pieces. Roll each piece into a rope
14 inches long. Twist into pretzel
shape. Place on ungreased baking
sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
Bake IS to 18 minutes in 425
degree oven.
The total preparation time will
take about 20 to 25 minutes. Bak
ing time is 15 to 18 minutes.
Eat and enjoy.
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