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Bavarian Pretzels Recipe

Traditional Bavarian pretzels, perfect for snacking or serving with mustard.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoon salt

Boiling Solution

  • 10 cups water
  • ⅔ cup baking soda

Topping

  • 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar and salt, and stir until combined.
  2. 2. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. 3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. 4. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. 5. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.
  6. 6. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape into a pretzel.
  7. 7. Using a slotted spoon, dip each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Remove and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. 8. Brush each pretzel with the egg yolk mixture and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  9. 9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Bavarian, Pretzels, Snack
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