Description
The aroma of freshly baked yeasty goods is so appealing especially as an early morning bake.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups Warm Water
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Salt
- 1 Package Active Dry Yeast
- 4 1/2 cups Bread Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Butter (melted)
- Vegetable Oil (for the pan)
- 10 cups Water (for boiling)
- 2/3 cup Baking Soda
- 1 egg (beaten for brushing)
- Pretzel Toppings (seeds etc)
Instructions
- Combine the warm water, sugar, salt, and yeast in the mixing bowl.
- Allow it to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast starts to foam and bubble.
- Add the flour and butter and mix at a low speed till combined.
- Mix on a medium speed for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and pliable.
- Remove from mixer and place in a lightly greased dish.
- Cover and allow it to rise in a warm space for 45-50 minutes until doubled in size.
- Bring the water and baking soda to a boil in a pot.
- Portion the dough into 8 pieces and roll out each piece into a rope.
- Shape and place on a baking sheet.
- Drop the pretzels into the baking soda bath for 30 seconds.
- Drain and place back on the baking sheet.
- Brush with the beaten egg, sprinkle the toppings on.
- Bake at 180C for 15 minutes until dark brown.
- Serve and enjoy!!
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested owner, Rochelle Lazarus Govender from The Recipe Hunter: Tried and Tested Recipes from Home Chefs and SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipe
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 349
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 5679
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 61
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 31
