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Christmas Pretzels

Delicious Christmas Pretzels: Easy Festive Treats to Bake

Delight in making Christmas Pretzels with this easy recipe, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pretzels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water Lukewarm to activate yeast
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Check expiry date
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Honey can be substituted
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, melted Adds richness
For Boiling
  • 1/2 cup Baking Soda Used in boiling water
For Topping
  • 1 Beaten Egg For a shiny finish
  • Holiday Sprinkles For decoration

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • pot
  • slotted spoon
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Stir in melted unsalted butter and salt until well mixed.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour, stirring until dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
  5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. After rising, punch dough down, divide into 12 pieces, and shape each into a pretzel.
  7. Bring 10 cups of water to a boil, add baking soda. Boil pretzels for 30 seconds.
  8. Remove boiled pretzels, place on the baking sheet, and brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzelCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped pretzels.

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