German·vegetarian·easy

German Pretzels Homemade Soft Brezel

Name: German Pretzels Homemade Soft Brezel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 500g All-purpose flour; 300ml Warm water; 7g Active dry yeast; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Baking soda; for sprinkling Coarse sea salt; 50g, melted Butter

Alright, folks, let's talk about making some German Pretzels Homemade Soft Brezel! Get ready to impress your taste buds and maybe even your friends with this recipe. Here's what you need: All-purpose flour, Warm water, Active dry yeast, Sugar, Salt, Baking soda, Coarse sea salt, Butter. Now, in a large mixing bowl, you're gonna mix warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Fun fact: one time, I accidentally used hot water instead of warm, and let's just say my pretzels turned into rocks! Learn from my mistake, folks. Let that mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it gets all frothy. Then, gradually add the salt and flour until you've got yourself a nice dough. Don't forget to knead it on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes. Pro tip: play your favorite music while kneading—it makes it more fun, I promise! After that, let the dough rise for about an hour until it doubles in size. While you're waiting, preheat your oven and get that baking soda boiling. Once your pretzels are in the oven, here's another tip: invite your neighbors over—the aroma of freshly baked pretzels is a great way to make new friends! Enjoy your trip to Germany with these delicious treats!

45 min(prep 15 + cook 30)

4 servings

400 kcal

4.5

Ingredients

All-purpose flour500g
Warm water300ml
Active dry yeast7g
Sugar1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Baking soda3 tbsp
Coarse sea saltfor sprinkling
Butter50g, melted

Nutrition

400 kcalper serving

Protein12g14%

Carbs60g71%

Fat10g12%

Fiber2g2%

Sugar1g1%

Directions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2
Add the salt and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
3
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5
Divide the risen dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a long rope. Shape each rope into a pretzel shape.
6
In a large pot, bring 1 liter of water to a boil and add baking soda. Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on the baking sheet.
7
Brush each pretzel with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy your warm pretzels!

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