Sugar Pretzels Recipe

Name: Sugar Pretzels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1 egg; 1 7/8 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 lemons; 1/2 teaspoon water; 1/2 cup crystal sugar; 1 egg yolk

Servings: persons

7 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 egg yolk
1 egg
1 7/8 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 lemons
1/2 teaspoon water
1/2 cup crystal sugar
1 egg yolk

1
Beat together butter and sugar. Finely grate the rind of the lemons and stir into mixture. Beat in one egg yolk and the egg. Sift together flour, pepper, and salt; stir into the butter mixture. Dough will be stiff. Knead on a smooth surface, and form into a log shape about 8 inches long with flat ends. Wrap in airtight plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for one hour.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with aluminum foil or baking parchment. Cut the dough into 12 even pieces. Cover with plastic wrap.
3
On a floured surface, gently roll one piece of dough at a time into a 10 to 11 inch long roll, slightly tapered at the ends.
4
Shape dough into a pretzel shape by crossing the two ends about 2 inches from the ends and bring them to the other side. Dab a bit of water under the ends where they cross the other side of the pretzel. Place pretzels 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
5
Mix the remaining egg yolk with 1/2 teaspoon of water. Brush the pretzels with the mixture, and sprinkle with crystal sugar (optional).
6
Bake for 30 minutes, reversing cookie sheets top to bottom and front to back once during baking. Pretzels will turn golden brown. Let cool on wire racks.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons white sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Sugar Pretzels falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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