Buddha’s Soft Pretzels (Or Pretzel Rolls)

Pretzels have a rich history dating back to the early Middle Ages and were originally associated with religious symbolism, particularly in Christian traditions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Buddha’s Soft Pretzels (Or Pretzel Rolls)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, German Courses: Any, Bread, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope and shape into pretzels or rolls.
7. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add baking soda and stir until dissolved.
8. Carefully drop the pretzels or rolls into the boiling water, 2-3 at a time, for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Sprinkle the pretzels or rolls with coarse salt.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 4g

Protein 8g16%

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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.