Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

PERECE BAVARSKE~RECEPT ZA SAVRŠENO PECIVO-Bavarian pretzels recipe

Login to Save
3.3K views👍 68
Vatrena Kuhinja / Fire Kitchen
Vatrena Kuhinja / Fire Kitchen
2 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Vatrena Kuhinja / Fire Kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Bavarian Pretzels

Cultural Context

Bavarian pretzels, known as Brezn, are a traditional German snack often enjoyed with beer. They are characterized by their unique knot shape and dark brown crust, achieved through a boiling process in a baking soda solution before baking. These pretzels are commonly found at Oktoberfest and other festivals, symbolizing Bavarian culture. Their origins trace back to the Middle Ages, and they have become a beloved snack not only in Germany but also worldwide.

GermanDEsnack
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 kilogram all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
50 grams margarine
1.5 packets dry yeast
4 dl warm water
1 liter water for boiling
60 grams baking soda
1 teaspoon salt for boiling

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

1

Welcome to the channel and introduction to the recipe.

2

Prepare 1 kilogram of flour, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 50 grams of margarine.

3

Add 4 dl of warm water and 1.5 packets of dry yeast to the flour mixture.

4

Knead the dough until smooth and not sticky, adding more milk if necessary.

5

Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes.

6

After resting, divide the dough into 4 equal parts, making about 20 small balls.

7

Shape each ball into a cylinder and then form into pretzel shapes.

8

Let the formed pretzels rest for about 15 minutes.

9

Boil 1 liter of water with 60 grams of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of salt.

10

Using a slotted spoon, dip each pretzel into the boiling water briefly and then place them on a baking sheet.

11

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

12

Make small cuts on each pretzel with a sharp knife and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

13

Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingboilingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetpotoven

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

BreznPretzel
Local Name: Brezn

More Bavarian Pretzels Videos

(15 videos)

Similar German Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)