Buttery Sugar Pretzels

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

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 42 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Buttery Sugar Pretzels

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 42 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1120

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• ¹⁄₂ cup Warm water
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 tablespoon Coarse salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add melted butter and granulated sugar to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
3. Gradually add flour and knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda.
7. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a long rope.
8. Shape the ropes into pretzels and dip them into the boiling water mixture for 30 seconds.
9. Place the pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with coarse salt.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to make the glaze.
12. Drizzle the glaze over the warm pretzels.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 18g

Protein 3g6%

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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.