Alsatian pretzels

Name: Alsatian pretzels
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 250 g flour; 10 g fresh baker's yeast (or 1/2 packet of dried baker's yeast); 20 g sugar; 1 tsp salt; 40 g melted butter; 60 ml milk; 60 ml water; 1 liter water; 1 tsp salt; 25 g baking soda; 1 egg; coarse salt; poppy seeds

Alsatian pretzels

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40 min

374 Kcal

These large, soft pretzels are a delight at any time of day! You don't need to travel to Germany, Austria, or Alsace to enjoy these wonderful pretzels sprinkled with coarse salt. Feel free to switch things up by replacing the salt with sesame, poppy, or sunflower seeds ;-) Follow each step to make the perfect dough for high-quality pretzels!

Preparation

Preparation25 min

Cook time15 min

In the bowl of the mixer, combine the flour, sugar, crumbled yeast, melted butter, milk, water, and salt. Knead until the dough is smooth and homogeneous.

Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours. Punch it down, then knead it for a few seconds until it becomes pliable again.

Cut pieces of 100 g each.

On a work surface, roll each piece into a rope about 40 cm long. No need to flour the work surface; it will be easier without!

Join the two ends at the center, twist them twice, and press them at the base of the pretzel.

For the poaching: Boil the water with salt and baking soda. Dip the pretzels one by one, leaving them for a maximum of 30 seconds. Be careful, if left longer, the pretzel will come apart and 'burst'.

Place the pretzels from the poaching bath directly onto a baking tray. Brush each with beaten egg, then sprinkle with salt and poppy seeds.

Bake for 15 minutes at 200°C (390°F). They should be golden brown.

And there you have it, your pretzels are ready!

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FAQ ❓

How do you make soft pretzels?

To make soft pretzels, it's essential to knead the dough thoroughly until it is smooth and uniform, then let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours.

Why is the poaching bath important in a pretzel recipe?

The poaching bath is crucial because it gives pretzels their characteristic texture and golden color. Be careful not to leave them in the water for too long, or they may lose their shape.

Can you substitute ingredients in this recipe?

Yes, you can switch things up by replacing the coarse salt with sesame, poppy, or sunflower seeds, according to your preference.

How long does it take to make Alsatian pretzels?

Making Alsatian pretzels takes about 40 minutes in total, including 25 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of baking.

What are the secrets to shaping pretzels successfully?

To shape the pretzels successfully, roll the dough into a rope about 40 cm long, cross the ends over each other in the center, then press them firmly onto the base to secure them.