Traditional German Pretzels | 50 Countries in 50 Weeks | Anxiety Kitchen

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with unsaturated fats.

coarse salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt provides a different flavor profile.

malt syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness and moisture.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in warm water and let sit for 15 minutes.

Let the yeast mixture rest for about 30 minutes.

Add baking soda to boiling water for the pretzel bath.

Dip pretzels in the baking soda solution for 10 seconds on each side.

Sprinkle some pretzels with plain salt, and others with everything seasoning or cinnamon sugar before baking.

Cooking Techniques

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