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German New Year Pretzel Recipe

This German New Year Pretzel is a traditional treat, perfect for celebrating the new year with a touch of sweetness and good luck.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Flour
  • 250 ml Milk lukewarm
  • 75 g Butter softened
  • 75 g Sugar
  • 1 package Dry yeast
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 Egg beaten, for brushing

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and softened butter to the flour mixture. Knead until smooth.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  6. Shape the dough into a pretzel and place it on a baking sheet.
  7. Brush the pretzel with beaten egg.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

New Year, Pretzel
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