Sweet Pretzels for Saint Martin 🥨

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

Mix warm milk and sugar in a bowl until dissolved.

Sprinkle yeast over the milk mixture and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Boil water and baking soda in a large pot.

Divide the dough into equal pieces and shape each into a pretzel.

Boil each pretzel in the baking soda water for 30 seconds, then transfer to the baking sheet.

Sprinkle coarse salt on top of each pretzel.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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