Spider Pretzels

Pretzels have been around for over 1,400 years 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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Spider Pretzels

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
5. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add baking soda and stir until dissolved.
6. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape it into a pretzel.
7. Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on a greased baking sheet.
8. Brush each pretzel with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt and black sesame seeds.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 4g

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.