Soft Pretzels II

Pretzels are believed to have originated in Europe, with the first recorded mention of pretzels dating back to the 12th century in Germany.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 42 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Soft Pretzels II

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

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

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
6. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape it into a pretzel.
7. Carefully place the pretzels into the boiling water, one at a time, for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a greased baking sheet.
8. Sprinkle pretzels with coarse salt and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
9. Allow the pretzels to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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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.