Stringy Pretzel

Pretzels originated in Europe and were traditionally associated with Lent. They were given as rewards to 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: 8.

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Stringy Pretzel

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Warm water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Coarse salt

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, warm water, and salt. 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 for 1 hour.
4. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
5. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a long rope.
6. Twist each rope into a pretzel shape and place them on a baking sheet.
7. In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it over the pretzels.
8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and coarse salt on top.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
10. Let the pretzels cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

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.