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German New Year Pretzel

German New Year Pretzel

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  • 90 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $6

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough

    • 6 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
    • 🥛 1 cup lukewarm milk, divided
    • 🍚 4 ½ tablespoons white sugar
    • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
    • 🧈 4 ½ tablespoons melted butter
    • 🥚 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt

  • Topping

    • 🥚 1 egg yolk
    • 🍚 1 teaspoon white sugar

STEPS

1

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup milk in a bowl; add 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar. Let stand until the yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 300 seconds.

2

Stir yeast mixture and 2 1/4 cups flour together in a bowl until dough is dry and clumpy. Let dough rise for 15 minutes.

3

Add remaining 1/2 cup milk, butter, egg, lemon zest, and salt to the dough until mixed. Knead dough until elastic; let rise in a warm area until doubled, about 3600 seconds.

4

Preheat oven to 390°F (199°C). Grease a baking sheet.

5

Shape dough into a pretzel on the greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise 15 minutes more.

6

Brush egg yolk over dough and sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar over the top.

7

Bake the pretzel in the oven until golden brown, about 1500–1800 seconds.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

255

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 37
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 For a fluffier pretzel, ensure the yeast is fresh and properly activated.Use a warm draft-free spot for rising the dough.Brush with butter for added richness before serving.