Black Pepper Soft Pretzels

Pretzels have been enjoyed for centuries and were originally created by monks as a reward for children who learned their prayers.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Black Pepper Soft Pretzels

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Warm water
• 2 tablespoon Baking soda
• 10 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Coarse salt
• 2 tablespoon Melted butter

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Add warm water gradually and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
3. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for about 1 hour.
4. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
5. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add baking soda.
6. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a long rope.
7. Shape each rope into a pretzel shape.
8. Carefully drop the pretzels into the boiling water and cook for 30 seconds.
9. Remove the pretzels from the water using a slotted spoon and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Sprinkle coarse salt on top of each pretzel.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Brush the pretzels with melted butter.
13. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.