**Hard Pretzels (Salted Sticks) II**
Craving a crispy, crunchy snack with a satisfying salty tang? Look no further than these delectable Hard Pretzels (Salted Sticks). Hailing from Germany, these savory treats are a beloved classic that combines simple ingredients with a unique baking process to create a delightful medley of flavors and textures. In this article, you'll find two irresistible recipes for Hard Pretzels: one for a traditional lye-based version and the other for a vegan-friendly lye-free alternative. Both recipes are detailed and easy to follow, allowing you to whip up a batch of these golden-brown pretzels in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice looking to expand your culinary repertoire, these Hard Pretzels promise a rewarding and delicious experience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful journey into the world of German baking traditions.
HOMEMADE HARD PRETZELS
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 3h25m
Yield 36 pretzel sticks
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the warm water, sugar and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to foam. Add the flour and, using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until well combined. Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the dough from the bowl, clean the bowl and then oil it well with vegetable oil. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and sit in a warm place for approximately 50 to 55 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line 4 half sheet pans with parchment paper and lightly brush with the vegetable oil. Set aside.
- Place enough water into a large roasting pan to come 1/3 of the way up the sides of the pan and bring to a boil over high heat.
- In the meantime, turn the dough out onto a slightly oiled work surface and divide into 1-ounce portions, approximately 36 pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a 14 to15-inch long stick and place on the sheet pans, 1/4-inch apart. Cover the dough not being used with a slightly damp towel to help prevent drying out.
- Gently place 6 to 8 pretzels at a time into the water for 30 seconds. Remove the pretzels back to the sheet pan, brush with the beaten egg yolk and water mixture and sprinkle with the pretzel salt. Bake until golden brown in color and hard, approximately 55 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
HARD PRETZELS - SALZSTANGEN
Recipe for hard pretzels. With only metric measurements, because I'm European and Food.com doesn't seem to allow input in metric.
Provided by Ketutar
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 25-40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the ingredients into a dough and let it yeast about half an hour in varm place.
- Bake it into any form you want.
- Brush them with egg yolk and sprinkle with coarse salt and what ever other you want, for example cummin seeds, sesamy seeds or parmesan cheese.
- Bake in 225 degrees Celsius (437 degrees Fahrenheit) for about 10 minutes.
HARD PRETZELS - SALZSTANGEN II
Make and share this Hard Pretzels - Salzstangen II recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ketutar
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 35 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add butter into flour mix.
- Blend in the cream.
- Form the pretzels as you wish and put them on the baking tray.
- Brush with egg and sprinkle with coarse salt, grated cheese, cummin or what ever you wish.
- Bake in hot oven (275-300 degrees Celsius) for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.9, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 86.7, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.7
PRETZEL CHICKEN WITH DIJON OR HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING
I love pretzels with mustard and this recipe really shows off that wonderful pairing. It is a great chicken recipe that yields a crispy and flavorful crust and tender juicy meat. Depending on the flavor you want to experience you can use Honey Mustard or Dijon. To ensure a crisp crust, it's imperative to use thick, hard pretzels, like sourdough or Salzstangen. WINE: A fruity wine with some sweetness, like a German Riesling, makes a nice counterpoint to the salty pretzel, and works even better as a complement to pretzels and Dijon mustard. This choice works well with the Honey Mustard also as it will make your wine seem drier than it really so a Riesling will be a nice balance. I chose a sweet 2004 St. Urbans-Hof Riesling which paired nicely. If you want a wonderful taste sensation try a 2001 Langwerth von Simmern Erbacher Marcobrunn Spatlese Riesling that is not quite as sweet.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- In a blender or food processor, pulse the hard pretzels until coarsely ground with the cayenne (optional); you are going for a mixture that has both coarse and ground pretzels. Transfer to a shallow bowl or plate and set aside.
- In a clean blender or food processor, add oil, mustards, water and vinegar (and optional cayenne) and blend until smooth. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add half of the dressing to another shallow bowl or container, add chicken and coat with dressing. Dredge the chicken in the pretzel crumbs to cover all sides and transfer to a rack that is placed on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place chicken in the upper third of the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Slice or serve whole and either warm or at room temperature with the remaining mustard dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 889.4, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 2485.4, Carbohydrate 122.2, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 41.8
PRETZELS - HARD AND SOFT
Posted in response to a request for a recipe for hard pretzels. EDITED TO ADD: After seeing Marlene's photo and reading her review, I just had to try this recipe immediately. Made soft preztels w/ my granddaughter this morning and they were both easy and good. From start to finish, it didn't take very long at all. A great project to do w/ kids!
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Breads
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- SOFT PRETZELS:
- Dissolve yeast in water, add salt and sugar.
- Blend in all the flour and knead until smooth.
- When smooth, cut dough into small pieces and roll into ropes. Twist ropes into conventional pretzel shapes and place on a paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Brush pretzels with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake in a 425 degree oven for 12-15 minutes, or until brown. These do not keep long.
- HARD PRETZELS:
- Do everthing above, but decrease water to 1-1/4 cups and add 1/4 cup of melted butter.
- Make pretzels smaller and bake until browned.
- These pretzels will stay good for months in a tight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 302.6, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 7.6
SEASONED HARD PRETZELS
This recipe is adapted from a submission by Sharon Roth in the Fairplay Wilderness Camp School cookbook in Westminster, SC. My son Anthony attended the camp from 2000-2002. These are great taken on camping and fishing trips as they keep well once cooled.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 1 pound, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F Break pretzels into bite size peices.
- Mix the garlic powder and dry dressing mix. Add oil and stir. Pour mixture over pretzels.
- Toss gently to coat then let stand 10 minutes. Stir again and let stand again for another 10 minutes.
- Spread on cookie sheet in a single layer and bake for 7 minutes.
- Turn pretzels and bake another 7 minutes. Serve with warm mustard.
SUBSTITUTE FOR BAKING POWDER
Make and share this Substitute for Baking Powder recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cookalot 2
Categories Low Protein
Time 2m
Yield 3/4 tsp
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- mix together = 1 tsp baking powder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.2, Sodium 420.6, Carbohydrate 1.2
ONION HARD PRETZELS
Oniony hard pretzel pieces for snacking. Great for watching football, parties, picnics and get togethers. Hard pretzel pieces covered with dried Onion soup. DO NOT use any other pretzel version except hard pretzels, broken up. They just do not come out as well.
Provided by Chef Bronco
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 23m
Yield 1 bowl, 1-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a bowl, break up hard pretzels into bite sized pieces. Pour melted butter over and stir quickly. Pour dried Onion soup overtop and mix well.
- Spread out on a large cookie sheet, trying not to have pieces touch. This assures crispiness. Bake 8-12 minutes. It depends on your oven, as some bake hotter than others. After 8 minutes, keep checking them. Do not let onion bits burn, if possible. You just want them crispy. Remove and cool completely. Store in covered container.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2051.9, Fat 57.8, SaturatedFat 31.4, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 6449.7, Carbohydrate 344.2, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 12.8, Protein 45.9
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Ingredients: Ensure you use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results. Use good-quality bread flour for a chewy texture and active dry yeast for optimal rising.
- Mixing the Dough: Mix the dough until it just comes together to avoid overworking it. Overworking can result in a tough texture.
- Kneading the Dough: Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. This step helps develop the gluten in the flour, giving the pretzels their characteristic chewiness.
- Proofing the Dough: Proof the dough in a warm, humid environment to allow it to rise properly. You can place the dough in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
- Shaping the Pretzels: When shaping the pretzels, ensure they are of uniform size and shape for even baking. Roll the dough into long, thin ropes and then form them into pretzels.
- Boiling the Pretzels: Boiling the pretzels in a baking soda solution helps create the characteristic chewy crust and golden brown exterior. Make sure the baking soda solution is simmering, not boiling, to prevent the pretzels from cooking too quickly.
- Baking the Pretzels: Bake the pretzels in a preheated oven until they are golden brown and crisp. Keep an eye on them during baking to ensure they don't overcook.
Conclusion:
With a little patience and attention to detail, you can create delicious, authentic hard pretzels at home that rival those from your favorite bakery. These pretzels are perfect for snacking, entertaining, or enjoying as a side with your favorite dips and spreads. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to pretzel perfection!
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