How to make soft Pretzels at home on National Pretzel Day

How to make soft Pretzels at home on National Pretzel Day

How to make soft Pretzels at home on National Pretzel Day

How to make soft Pretzels at home on National Pretzel Day

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National Pretzel Day: On April 26th, National Pretzel Day honours one of America’s favourite snacks. The choice is between a bag of great crisp, salty pretzels and a giant, warm, soft, cinnamon pretzel. Either one is a great option.

There are a few different theories on how the pretzel came to be. The majority of people agree that it has a Christian origin and that it was created by monks. In 610 AD, “an Italian monk invents pretzels as a prize to children who remember their prayers,” according to The History of Science and Technology. Pretiola (small gifts) is what he calls the cooked dough strips folded to imitate arms crossing the chest.

Here is the easy recipe of Pretzel:

Ingredients

for 8 servings

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  • 1 ½ cups water(360 mL), warm
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
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  • 4 ½ cups flour(565 g)
  • 3 tablespoons oil, divided
  • ⅔ cup baking soda(120 g)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • coarse salt
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Preparation

  1. In a bowl, mix water, salt, and sugar until combined. Add yeast, and let rest 5 minutes until yeast starts to foam.
  2. Add flour and 2 tablespoons of oil, and mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
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  4. Remove the dough and use the remaining oil to cover the bowl.
  5. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  7. Cut dough into 8 pieces and roll them out into thin ropes, twisting the two ends to form a pretzel shape.
  8. Add baking soda to a large pot of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds per side.
  9. Transfer pretzels to a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
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  11. Enjoy!
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