Description
A festive recipe for Christmas pretzels, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
- Optional toppings: crushed candy canes, chocolate drizzle, sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into a pretzel.
- Boil each pretzel in the baking soda water for 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Optional: After cooling, decorate with crushed candy canes or chocolate drizzle.
Notes
- For a softer pretzel, reduce boiling time to 20 seconds.
- Experiment with flavored salts for a unique twist.
- Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure water temperature is correct for yeast activation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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