Pretzel Recipe
Originating from Germany, pretzels have become a beloved snack worldwide, known for their twisted shape and delightful crunchiness.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Kitchen towel
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse salt for topping
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide dough into equal portions and roll each into a long rope. Twist into pretzel shapes.
- Dip each pretzel in the beaten egg, place on the baking sheet, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Let the pretzels rest for 15 minutes, then bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.