This recipe for pretzels uses traditional Irish soda bread dough instead of a yeast based dough. It’s quick and works great! These pretzels come out great, just like the street vendor type.
Original recipe makes 12 pretzels
Ingredients
1/3 cup baking soda
5 cups water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons kosher salt, for topping
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PREP
20 mins
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COOK
10 mins
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READY IN
30 mins
Directions
- In a non-aluminum stock pot, dissolve 1/3 cup baking soda in 5 cups water. Bring water to a boil, and then remove from heat. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and baking soda. Stir in buttermilk and honey until dough pulls together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly to form a firm dough.
- Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a cylinder approximately 12 inches long. Form into classic pretzel shape. Pinch ends to seal. Dip pretzels in baking soda solution and then place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
- Sprinkle pretzels with kosher salt, and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 137 kcal
Carbohydrates: 29.6 g
Cholesterol: < 1 mg
Fat: 0.6 g
Fiber: 2.3 g
Protein: 4.4 g
Sodium: 2746 mg