Making homemade pretzels is a fun and rewarding baking project that yields delicious, chewy, and golden-brown snacks perfect for any occasion. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create these delightful treats in your own kitchen and enjoy them fresh out of the oven.
- Make sure your milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast without killing it (around 100°F or 38°C).
- Knead the dough well to develop gluten, which gives pretzels their distinctive chewy texture. This should take about 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes using a stand mixer.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until it has doubled in size. This usually takes around 1 to 2 hours.
- To shape the pretzels, roll each portion of dough into a long rope and then twist it into the traditional pretzel shape.
- Boil the shaped pretzels briefly in a baking soda solution before baking to give them their signature crust and flavor.
- Brush the pretzels with the egg wash before baking to ensure a shiny and golden finish.
- For an added touch of flavor, sprinkle coarse salt on top of the pretzels before baking.
With a little bit of patience and practice, you can master the art of pretzel making and enjoy fresh, homemade pretzels whenever you like. These tasty snacks are perfect for sharing with family and friends, and you may find they become a favorite in your household.
Nutrition Facts | |
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Serving Size | 120 grams |
Energy | |
Calories 320kcal | 16% |
Protein | |
Protein 9g | 6% |
Carbohydrates | |
Carbohydrates 40g | 11% |
Fiber 1.74g | 5% |
Sugar 3.71g | 4% |
Fat | |
Fat 14g | 16% |
Saturated 7g | 23% |
Cholesterol 90mg | - |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A 150ug | 17% |
Choline 60mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 0.31mg | 26% |
Vitamin B2 0.17mg | 13% |
Vitamin B3 1.30mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 0.09mg | 5% |
Vitamin B9 50ug | 13% |
Vitamin B12 0.40ug | 17% |
Vitamin C 0.00mg | 0% |
Vitamin E 0.17mg | 1% |
Vitamin K 1.19ug | 1% |
Minerals | |
Calcium, Ca 80mg | 6% |
Copper, Cu 0.11mg | 12% |
Iron, Fe 0.80mg | 7% |
Magnesium, Mg 24mg | 6% |
Phosphorus, P 140mg | 11% |
Potassium, K 170mg | 5% |
Selenium, Se 14ug | 26% |
Sodium, Na 36mg | 2% |
Zinc, Zn 1.00mg | 9% |
Water | |
Water 60g | - |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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