Description
Delicious baked pretzels infused with fresh rosemary for a unique flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
- 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir together until well mixed.
- Add water: Gradually pour in the warm water while mixing the dough. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 5 to 7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 60 minutes or until it doubles in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 24 inches long. Twist the rope into a pretzel shape and place it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water and the baking soda to a gentle boil.
- Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place back on the baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt and chopped rosemary.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the pretzels for 12-15 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Let the baked pretzels cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Knead until smooth, don’t over-knead. Boiling is crucial for texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg