Description
Learn how to make authentic Laugenbrezeln, a traditional German pretzel, at home with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
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- 500g all-purpose flour
- 300ml warm water
- 10g salt
- 7g active dry yeast
- 50g baking soda
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water and yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
- Divide the dough into equal pieces and shape them into pretzels.
- Prepare a baking soda solution by dissolving baking soda in boiling water.
- Dip each pretzel in the baking soda solution for 30 seconds.
- Place pretzels on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- For a deeper flavor, let the dough rise longer.
- Experiment with toppings like sesame seeds or poppy seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg