PAPA DREXLER'S BAVARIAN PRETZELS

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Fun to make, traditional pretzels are great with a nice mug of beer!

Provided by Tim Drexler

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Pretzel Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ⅓ cups water
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons baking soda
3 cups water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, yeast, sugar, 2 tablespoons of butter, and 1 1/3 cup water. Let this mixture stand until bubble begin to form, about 15 minutes. Stir in the salt and gradually stir in the remaining flour until dough can be picked up and kneaded on the counter. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes, adding more flour if needed.
  • Divide the dough into 6 pieces and let them rest for a few minutes. Roll out one piece at a time into a rope about 15 inches long. Loop and twist into that cool pretzel shape. Set on a baking sheet while you roll out the remaining portions.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Remove from the heat. Dip pretzels into the water bath for about 45 seconds, flipping over about halfway through. Place the soaked pretzels on a greased baking sheet. Brush them with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 2800.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Derrico Holland
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These pretzels are the best! I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Timothy Kerowa
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These pretzels are so good, I could eat them every day.


rehan murtaza
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I've made these pretzels several times now, and I've never been disappointed. They're always delicious.


Betelihem Mulugeta
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These pretzels are a great way to use up leftover dough. I always have some dough left over after making bread, and these pretzels are a great way to use it up.


rana balkrishna
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I love these pretzels! They're so versatile. I've used them for everything from sandwiches to appetizers.


Golden golem
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These pretzels are the perfect snack. They're soft and chewy, and they have a great flavor.


The Tuesday Foodie Show
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I've never made pretzels before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfectly, and they were so good.


Matei
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These pretzels are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I love that I can make them at home.


Renee Noelle
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I made these pretzels for a party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Habte Habte
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These pretzels are the best I've ever had. They're so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Elva Morales
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I've made these pretzels several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.


Ibish Mustafaj
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These pretzels are amazing! They're soft and chewy on the inside, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.