Beer Bottle Pretzels Mix
rec.food.baking - Nexis (Kimberly)

*Great for a snack while watching the ball games, or as an accompaniment for soup or salad.

3 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp sugar
1 package active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp dried minced onion
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Stir together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Stir together oregano, basil, garlic, onion, and cheese in another. Dive ingredients equally among two 16 ounce beer bottles or jars, layering if bottles are clear.

GIFT TAG DIRECTIONS:
Empty jar into a med mixing bowl. Add 1/2 of a 12 oz can or bottle of beer (3/4 cup). Stir to combine. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth. Cover and let rest in a warm area until doubled. (About 45 min.) Roll out on lightly floured surface into a 10x6 inch rectangle and cut lengthwise into 6 strips. (Shape if desired or leave as is). Cover and let rise again until nearly doubled; about 30 min. Bake on the top rack of a 400F oven for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden. Transfer to wire rack to cool.