**Pretzels: A Culinary Journey Through Time and Taste**
In the realm of delectable treats, pretzels reign supreme. These twisted breadsticks, adorned with salt and boasting a tantalizingly chewy texture, hold a special place in culinary history. Originating in Europe during the Middle Ages, pretzels have traversed borders and cultures, captivating taste buds worldwide. Join us as we embark on a delectable odyssey into the world of pretzels, where we'll unveil three enticing recipes that showcase the versatility and allure of this timeless snack.
Our culinary escapade begins with the Classic Pretzels, a traditional rendition that embodies the essence of this beloved treat. Simple yet satisfying, these pretzels are a testament to the enduring appeal of the original. Next, we'll venture into the realm of Soft Pretzels, where a pillowy-soft interior awaits, enveloped in a golden-brown crust. These pretzels embody comfort and indulgence, perfect for satisfying cravings on a cozy afternoon. Finally, we'll tantalize your taste buds with Everything Bagel Pretzels, a delightful fusion of flavors inspired by the iconic bagel. With a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, and onion, these pretzels are a symphony of savory sensations.
Whether you're a seasoned pretzel aficionado or a newcomer to this delectable treat, our carefully curated recipes will guide you towards pretzel-making mastery. So don your apron, gather your ingredients, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that promises to satisfy your cravings and leave you yearning for more.
HOMEMADE PRETZELS
These pretzels are crisp on the outside and chewy inside. They rival many of the hot pretzels found in stores.-Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 20 pretzels.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add flour and salt; stir to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 4-5 times. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes. , Punch dough down and divide into 20 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 15-in. long strip; twist into a pretzel shape. Combine baking soda and cold water; brush over pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt. , Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts :
PRETTLES
This recipe is a low dutch version of scrapple, often made after butchering a hog. It was given to me by my exhusband's grandmother and was a family favorite for years.
Provided by Earthsaverlou
Categories Pork
Time 3h
Yield 6 pints, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Boil the meat until it falls off the bones, generally in a dutch oven on top of the stove.
- About 2 hours.
- Reserve cooking liquid.
- Remove meat from bones and grind, fat and all in meat grinder.
- Cook old fashioned oats in the cooking liquid, adding enough oats to make a texture like oatmeal.
- Mix ground meat with oatmeal mixture and add allspice, salt and pepper"to taste".
- I used a fair amount of allspice, 1-2T for a batch.
- Refrigerate or freeze in serving sized batches.
- Prepare by spoon frying, with a little butter or oil, until a browned coating forms.
- Eat for breakfast or on bread as a sandwich.
Nutrition Facts :
PRETTLES
German Breakfast Sausage This recipe was brought over from Germany they threw all left overs from butchering together and made this. Today this is how I make it.
Provided by Chef Pan
Categories Breakfast
Time 3h30m
Yield 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cover with salted water, and boil until meat is tender. Grind the meat in a meat grinder.
- Mix together well. Set aside.
- Cook 4 cups pinhead oats, in the broth left over from the meat. You will need 3 cups of broth for each 1 cup of oats. Cook 20 minutes. Then add the the ground meat, mixing well. Add the pepper and allspice mixing well. Spread into a couple 9x12 cake pans. Place in freezer until cool enough to cut into blocks, wrap in foil and return to freezer until ready to use.
- Place a small amount of Crisco or butter in a skillet and fry just until heated.
- We serve it on bread or toast. Some put molasses on it too.
- If you like it spicer add more pepper and allspice to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 64.7, Sodium 65.9, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.2, Protein 20
HOMEMADE SOFT PRETZELS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: water, salt, sugar, active dry yeast, flour, oil, baking soda, eggs, coarse salt
Provided by Hannah Williams
Categories Snacks
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix water, salt, and sugar until combined. Add yeast, and let rest 5 minutes until yeast starts to foam.
- Add flour and 2 tablespoons of oil, and mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
- Remove the dough and use the remaining oil to cover the bowl.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Cut dough into 8 pieces and roll them out into thin ropes, twisting the two ends to form a pretzel shape.
- Add baking soda to a large pot of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds per side.
- Transfer pretzels to a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 1 gram
SOFT HOMEMADE PRETZELS
Fun to make.
Provided by Pam English
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Pretzel Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir yeast into 1 cup warm water in a large bowl; beat in flour, sugar, shortening, and salt to make a dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
- Place dough into a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal-size pieces. Roll each piece into a rope 18 to 20 inches long.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Shape each rope of dough into a pretzel on the prepared baking sheet; let pretzels rest for 5 minutes. Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and brush yolk mixture over each pretzel; sprinkle each with coarse salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pretzels are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 676.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
HOMEMADE SOFT PRETZELS
For a taste of the fair at home, try Alton Brown's Homemade Soft Pretzels recipe from Good Eats on Food Network.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 1h55m
Yield 8 pretzels
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the 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 butter 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 side 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 450 degrees F. Line 2 half-sheet pans with parchment paper and lightly brush with the vegetable oil. Set aside.
- Bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a rolling boil in an 8-quart saucepan or roasting pan.
- In the meantime, turn the dough out onto a slightly oiled work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a 24-inch rope. Make a U-shape with the rope, holding the ends of the rope, cross them over each other and press onto the bottom of the U in order to form the shape of a pretzel. Place onto the parchment-lined half sheet pan.
- Place the pretzels into the boiling water, 1 by 1, for 30 seconds. Remove them from the water using a large flat spatula. Return to the half sheet pan, brush the top of each pretzel with the beaten egg yolk and water mixture and sprinkle with the pretzel salt. Bake until dark golden brown in color, approximately 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes before serving.
BUTTERY SOFT PRETZELS
After spending so much money on those Mall bought pretzels, I thought I'd try making some myself. So here's a recipe that has worked for me. These pretzels are a bit sweeter than other types and are buttery. These are great plain with a bit of pretzel salt or coated with cinnamon and sugar. Once finished, dip the hot pretzel in melted butter and coat with your favorite flavors. Enjoy!
Provided by CHRISTA ROSE
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Pretzel Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1 1/4 cup warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center; add the oil and yeast mixture. Mix and form into a dough. If the mixture is dry, add one or two more tablespoons of water. Knead the dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
- In a large bowl, dissolve baking soda in 4 cups hot water; set aside. When risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape. Once all of the dough is shaped, dip each pretzel into the baking soda-hot water solution and place pretzels on baking sheets. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 4681.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
Tips:
- Use cold butter. This will help to create a flakier crust.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the pretzels tough.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help the dough to double in size.
- Boil the pretzels before baking them. This will give the pretzels their characteristic chewy texture.
- Sprinkle the pretzels with salt before baking them. This will give the pretzels a salty flavor.
Conclusion:
Pretzels are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, picnics, or simply as a quick snack. With a little practice, you can easily make pretzels at home using the recipes provided in this article. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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