Hummus & Soft Pretzel Recipe:

I found this Awesome site  with healthy foods all geared to children!!  i have tried many of there recipes but i share this particular one because its simple, does not have sesame or nuts (does contain dairy though) and  it is a house hold favorite

Hummus & Soft Pretzel Recipe

Hummus Recipe

• 1 15oz can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained and rinsed
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 TBL lemon juice
• 1 TBL olive oil
• salt
• pepper

1) Blend up in food processor.
2) Use for veggie dip, or bread spreads.

Soft Pretzel Recipe

• 1 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 2 tablespoons honey

1) Dissolve in water and let sit for 10 minutes
2) Then add:

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups flour

3) Mix thoroughly and knead for 5 minutes. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
4) After rising, roll pieces into ropes and shape as desired.  Dip ropes in a baking soda water solution of 2 cups warm water and 2 tablespoons baking soda.  Place on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet and let rise again for 1 hour.  Bake in oven at 450 degrees for 10 minutes or less (until pretzels begin to turn brown and are cooked through).  Serve with hummus!