Homemade Pretzel Recipe
Introduction
Pretzels are a classic snack that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. With this simple recipe, you can make delicious homemade pretzels that are perfect for snacking, breakfast, or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 packet of dry yeast (or 1 cube of fresh yeast)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Sesame seeds or other toppings of your choice (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing it with 1/2 cup of warm water and 1 tsp of sugar. Let it sit for 5-6 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add the remaining warm water, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add 3 cups of flour to the mixture, one cup at a time, until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 4-5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 45-60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- Roll each ball into a rope and shape it into a pretzel.
- Place the pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each pretzel.
- Brush the pretzels with egg wash (optional) and sprinkle with sesame seeds or other toppings of your choice.
- Bake the pretzels for 13-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Serving Ideas
- Serve warm pretzels with melted butter or cheese sauce.
- Use pretzels as a base for appetizers, such as mini pretzel pizzas or pretzel bites with spinach and artichoke dip.
- Enjoy pretzels as a snack on their own or with your favorite dip or spread.
Side Dish Ideas
- Pair pretzels with a bowl of soup, such as tomato soup or creamy broccoli soup.
- Serve pretzels alongside a salad or as a crunchy topping for a green salad.
- Use pretzels as a crust for mini quiches or savory tartlets.
Nutrition Values
Per serving (1 pretzel):
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 3g