Romanian Pretzel with Sesame Seeds 🇷🇴

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide similar crunch and nutrition.

egg

🥗Healthier: flax egg

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flax egg is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Measure warm milk and butter; ensure it does not boil.

Add yeast to the warm mixture; let it sit until activated.

Combine flour and salt in a bowl; create a well in the center.

Pour the yeast mixture into the well and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic; this may take about 8-10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Shape the dough into pretzels; let them sit for 20-25 minutes to rise slightly before baking.

Preheat the oven (temperature not specified).

Bake the pretzels until golden brown (exact time not specified).

Taste the pretzels after baking; they should be delicious.

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