Pretzels

⏳ Time

2 hours

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

A popular baked good in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, shaped like a twisted knot. The pretzel is a classic snack at folk festivals such as Oktoberfest or weekend fairs. This snack is also sold at nearly every street vendor, making it one of the cornerstones of German street food. Depending on the region, pretzels undergo various modifications: for example, Swabian pretzels feature a thick loop and very thin ends, while Bavarian pretzels have uniform proportions. Before boiling the pretzel in a baking soda solution, it's important to significantly freeze the dough; otherwise, the pretzel will lose its shape.

Ingredients

Water - 16 fl oz
Brown Sugar - 0.7 oz
Dry yeast - 0.4 oz
Ocean salt - to taste
Butter - 3 oz
Wheat Flour - 26.5 oz
Whole egg - 1 piece
Activated Baking Soda - 6 oz
Vegetable Oil - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Mix the yeast with sugar and 480 ml of warm water, then let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foam forms.

Step 3

Then add the melted butter, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and the flour, and knead into a firm dough.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a bowl greased with vegetable oil, cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in a warm spot for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil and add baking soda.

Step 6

Divide the risen dough into twelve portions.

Step 7

Roll each piece into a thin rope about 50 cm long. Lift the ends on the table, shaping the rope into a horseshoe, then cross the ends over each other twice and lower them, connecting them to the bottom part. Place the prepared shapes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.