Hot buttered pretzels are a delightful treat that combines the salty, chewy goodness of pretzels with the rich, buttery flavor of melted butter. These soft pretzels are made from a simple dough that is boiled in baking soda water before being baked to perfection. The result is a pretzel that is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Once the pretzels are baked, they are brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with salt, giving them an irresistible flavor that is sure to satisfy. This recipe includes instructions for making both regular and vegan versions of hot buttered pretzels, so everyone can enjoy this classic snack. Whether you prefer a traditional pretzel or a plant-based option, this recipe has you covered.
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HOT BUTTERED PRETZELS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk to combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Slowly add water. The quantity you add will be determined by the humidity in the air. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Knead until soft and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Dust the dough with flour, and place in a plastic bag. Seal the bag, leaving room for the dough to expand. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Spray work surface with cooking spray. Transfer rested dough to work surface. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces, about 2 1/2 ounces each. Roll each piece into a long thin rope, 28 to 30 inches long. Twist each rope into a pretzel. Dip each pretzel in warm water. Place on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle lightly with pretzel salt. Let rest, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- Bake until golden brown, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove from oven, and brush thoroughly with melted butter. Continue to brush until you have used all of the butter. Serve warm, or reheat in a warm oven.
HOT BUTTERED SOFT PRETZELS
This is a recipe from King Arthur Flour site. I just love the pretzels in the malls that taste like butter, so want to try these pretzels. The directions look long, but that is because it gives directions for making it by hand, in bread machine and in food processor. Total time is about an hour. This is also a recipe that I would think you could change to suit your tastes, such as dipping in cinnamon/sugar or parmesan cheese etc.
Provided by diner524
Categories Grains
Time 40m
Yield 8 large pretzels, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the water: depending on season, use the greater amount in the winter (1 cup), the lesser amount in the summer (7/8 cup), and somewhere in between in the spring and fall. Your goal is a soft dough.
- To make dough by hand, or with a mixer: Place all of the dough ingredients into a bowl, and beat until well-combined. Knead the dough, by hand or machine, for about 5 minutes, until it's soft, smooth, and quite slack. Flour the dough and place it in a bag, and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
- To make dough with a bread machine: Place all of the dough ingredients into the pan of your bread machine, program the machine for dough or manual, and press Start. Allow the dough to proceed through its kneading cycle (no need to let it rise), then cancel the machine, flour the dough, and give it a rest in a plastic bag, as instructed above.
- To make dough with a food processor: Place the flour, salt, sugar and yeast in the work bowl of a food processor equipped with the steel blade. Process for 5 seconds. Add the water, and process for 7 to 10 seconds, until the dough starts to clear the sides of the bowl. Process a further 45 seconds. Place a handful of flour in a bowl, scoop the slack dough into the bowl, and shape the dough into a ball, coating it with the flour. Transfer the dough to a plastic bag, close the bag loosely, leaving room for the dough to expand, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- While the dough is resting, prepare the topping: Combine the boiling water and baking soda, stirring until the soda is totally (or almost totally) dissolved. Set the mixture aside to cool to lukewarm (or cooler).
- Preheat your oven to 475°F Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with vegetable oil spray, or lining it with parchment paper.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased work surface, and divide it into eight equal pieces (about 70g, or 2 1/2 ounces, each).
- Allow the pieces to rest, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Pour the baking soda/water into a 9" square pan.
- Roll each piece of dough into a long, thin rope (about 28" to 3" long), and twist each rope into a pretzel. Working with 4 pretzels at a time, place them in the pan with the baking soda/water, spooning the water over their tops; leave them in the water for 2 minutes before placing them on the baking sheet. This baking soda "bath" will give the pretzels a nice, golden-brown color.
- Transfer the pretzels to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle them lightly with coarse, kosher, or pretzel salt, if desired. Allow them to rest, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- Bake the pretzels for 8 to 9 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
- Remove the pretzels from the oven, and brush them thoroughly with the melted butter. Keep brushing the butter on until you've used it all up; it may seem like a lot, but that's what gives these pretzels their ethereal taste. Eat the pretzels warm, or reheat them in an oven or microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 1233.7, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 4.5
Tips:
- For the best results, use freshly baked pretzels. You can also use store-bought pretzels, but they may not be as soft and chewy.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the melted butter on the pretzels.
- Be generous with the butter! The more butter you use, the more flavorful the pretzels will be.
- Sprinkle the pretzels with salt immediately after brushing them with butter. This will help the salt to adhere to the pretzels.
- If you like, you can also sprinkle the pretzels with garlic powder, onion powder, or other seasonings.
- Serve the pretzels immediately while they are still warm and gooey.
Conclusion:
These hot buttered pretzels are the perfect snack or appetizer. They are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a quick and delicious treat, give these pretzels a try. You won't be disappointed!
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