Soft and Chewy Salted Buttered Pretzels
Pretzels are believed to have originated in Europe, specifically in Germany, where they were first made by monks in the 6th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 42 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Ingredients
- 3 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Warm water
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Coarse sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Gradually add warm water and melted butter to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a rope shape.
- Shape each rope into a pretzel by forming a U shape, then crossing the ends over each other and pressing them onto the bottom of the U.
- Place the pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush the pretzels with melted butter.
- Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top.
- Allow the pretzels to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 240kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.