Spiced Honey Pretzels

Pretzels have been enjoyed for centuries and are believed to have originated in Europe, particularly in Germany. They were traditionally associated with good luck and were often given as gifts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Spiced Honey Pretzels

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Warm water
• 2 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground cloves
• 2 tablespoon Melted butter
• 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and honey. Mix until a dough forms.
2. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape it into a pretzel.
6. In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Brush the pretzels with the spiced oil mixture.
7. Place the pretzels on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
8. Remove the pretzels from the oven and brush them with melted butter. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
9. Let the pretzels cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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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.