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Papa Drexler's Bavarian Pretzels

Papa Drexler's Bavarian Pretzels

Cost $5, save $8

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  • 25 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough

    • 🌾 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • 💧 1 1/3 cups water
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter, softened
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • Boiling & Finishing

    • 3 tablespoons baking soda
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 🧂 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Whisk 1 cup flour, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Stir in water and softened butter until combined. Let sit until bubbles appear, about 15 minutes.

3

Add salt, then gradually stir in 2 1/2 cups flour until the dough forms a ball.

4

Knead dough until smooth and elastic, adding flour if necessary, approximately 8 minutes.

5

Divide the dough into 6 pieces. Rest for a few minutes.

6

Roll each piece into a 15-inch rope and shape into pretzels, placing them on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.

7

Preheat oven to 450°F (220°C) and grease a baking sheet.

8

Boil 3 cups water, add baking soda, then remove from heat.

9

Dip pretzels into the baking soda water for 45 seconds each, flipping halfway through.

10

Brush pretzels with melted butter, sprinkle with salt, then bake until golden brown, roughly 8 to 10 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

342

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 57
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 You can customize the topping with sesame seeds or poppy seeds for variety.Pair the pretzels with homemade cheese dip or mustard for an authentic Bavarian experience.Using parchment paper on the baking tray makes cleanup easier.