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Pretzel Bread Recipe

This pretzel bread recipe is perfect for making soft, chewy bread with a golden-brown crust.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup baking soda for boiling
  • 1 large egg beaten, for egg wash
  • to taste coarse salt for topping

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
  7. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape each piece into a ball. Boil each ball in the baking soda water for 30 seconds on each side.
  8. Place the boiled dough balls on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pretzel bread is deep golden brown.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Baking, Bread, Pretzel
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