German Vanillebrezeln Vanilla Pretzels Recipes

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GERMAN VANILLEBREZELN (VANILLA PRETZELS)



GERMAN VANILLEBREZELN (Vanilla Pretzels) image

The pretzel shape has particular significance at Christmas, as it is derived from a pagan calendar symbol marking the winter solstice--a circle representing the sun's course, with a dot in the center representing the earth. When this was made as a cookie, the dot became a cross; and when it was later made of one strip of rolled dough, it assumed the shape of the pretzel as we know it.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 3 doz

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped unblanched almonds (with skins on)
2 -3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Sift flour with baking powder into a wide bowl.
  • form a well in flour.
  • To this add butter, cut into small pieces, 1 beaten egg, vanilla, sugar and cream.
  • Work ingredients together with your fingertips until you have a smooth dough that sticks together.
  • Form a ball, wrap in waxed paper and chill 30 minutes.
  • Break dough off in pieces slightly larger than a walnut.
  • With floured hands, roll each piece to a thin rope.
  • Shape into a pretzel.
  • Arrange on buttered baking sheet and chill 20 minutes.
  • Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with chopped almonds, then sugar.
  • Bake in preheated 325 F.
  • oven for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
  • VARIATION: The almond and sugar topping may be omitted and the pretzels baked and cooled, then spread with White Sugar Glaze.
  • WHITE SUGAR GLAZE: For cookies and cakes, and especially for Lebkuchen, 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract, 1 teaspoon rum or brandy (optional), 1/2 to 1 1/4 Tablespoons hot water, or as needed.
  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, flavorings and rum or brandy.
  • Gradually stir in hot water, a tablespoonful at a time, until you have a smooth thick paste.
  • Spread on warm cookies.
  • If mixture cools and thickens as you work, thin with additional hot water.
  • Sugar sprinkles can be scattered on the glaze before it hardens.
  • Makes 1/4 cup, or enough to ice about fifteen 1 1/2 inch cookies.
  • Visions of Sugar Plums.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1691.8, Fat 92.9, SaturatedFat 50.2, Cholesterol 358, Sodium 272.1, Carbohydrate 192.7, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 77, Protein 25.8

GERMAN PRETZELS (LAUGENBREZELN)



German Pretzels (Laugenbrezeln) image

German Pretzels - commonly known as Laugenbrezeln - are the classic baked good found in bakeries across the country. Made from a simple dough and dipped in baking soda, these authentic German pretzels have a soft inside, golden outside, and a dash of coarse salt!

Provided by Recipes From Europe

Categories     Breakfast + Brunch

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 cup water (warm (possibly a tablespoon more))
1/2 cup milk (warm)
4 cups water
3 tablespoons baking soda
coarse salt

Steps:

  • Add the flour to a large mixing bowl. Add the salt and sugar and give everything a good stir.
  • Sprinkle the instant yeast on top, then give it another stir.
  • Add the butter. Then slowly pour in the warm milk and water a little bit at a time while kneading the dough with the spiral dough hooks of your electric mixer. Alternatively, you can use your hands - you just might have to knead a bit longer.
  • Keep kneading until you have an elastic-feeling dough that forms a ball and doesn't stick to the side of the bowl anymore. If your dough is too dry, add a little bit more water. On the other hand, if it is too sticky, add a little bit more flour.
  • Form a nice ball with your hands and cover the bowl with the dough inside with a dishtowel or a lid. Place it in a warm spot without draft for an hour to allow the dough to rise.
  • Once the hour is over and the dough has noticeably increased in size, sprinkle a little bit of flour onto your countertop. Knead the dough briefly with your hands, then cut or rip it into eight equal pieces.
  • Using your hands, roll out these pieces into at least 26 inch long rolls. Make sure that the two ends are thinner than the middle to give the pretzels their distinct shape. If it is difficult to roll the dough/make it longer, lightly wet your hands with water - a little bit (but not too much!) of moisture can really help.
  • Once you have rolled the dough pieces into long "sausages" with tapered ends, give them their unique pretzel shape. Just remember to follow "loop, loop, twist, press". If you need help, see the photo above for reference.
  • Place the pretzels on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and let them rest for another 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, preheat your oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit and bring approximately 4 cups of water to a boil in a large, flat pot.
  • Once the 15 minutes are up and the water is boiling, add the baking soda, give it a stir with a spoon and remove the pot from heat.
  • With a flipper or straining spoon, lower each pretzel into the baking soda mixture and allow for a 30-second bath. Make sure the whole pretzel is covered in liquid. If it isn't you, can flip the pretzel over after 15 seconds or baste the top of the pretzel with water in the pot. With a straining spoon, carefully remove the pretzel and allow excess water to drip off.
  • Place the pretzel back on the parchment paper and sprinkle it with coarse salt, if desired. Some people like lots of salt, others like just a little bit - so this is really up to personal preference. Repeat these steps until all pretzels had their bath and are sprinkled with salt.
  • Bake the pretzels in the middle rack of your oven for approximately 20 minutes until they are nicely brown in color. If your pretzels don't fit onto one baking sheet (and they probably won't), we'd recommend baking the pretzels in two rounds so that they get the heat they need (having two baking sheets in the oven can block the heat if you are using top and bottom heat).
  • Remove the pretzels from the oven and let them sit for around 5-10 minutes. They can be enjoyed warm or cold - and taste delicious with a little bit of butter.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 1924 mg, Fiber 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g

BAVARIAN-STYLE SOFT PRETZELS



Bavarian-Style Soft Pretzels image

These pretzels, called laugenbrezeln, take a bit of planning and time. But they only spend a quarter-hour in the oven, filling the kitchen with a lovely smell, and then you have soft, warm, salty pretzels that you made yourself. What's that worth? A lot.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     project, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 pretzels

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon barley malt syrup or dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons lard or softened unsalted butter
2 tablespoons instant yeast
6 cups (about 30 ounces) bread flour
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Food-grade lye, for dipping (see note)
Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt, for sprinkling (do not substitute kosher salt)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl (or bowl of a mixer), stir together syrup, lard or butter, yeast, 2 cups warm water and half the flour. Add kosher salt and remaining flour and stir just until mixture comes together in a shaggy mass.
  • Turn out onto counter (or attach dough hook to mixer) and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and supple. Cut into 12 pieces and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Roll out each piece into a rope about 22 inches long. (For traditional shape, the ends should be thin and the center fat.) Lift both ends, twist them around each other once, then bring ends back and press them on either side of fat "belly," at about 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock. Then gently spread out "shoulders" of pretzel. Transfer shaped pretzels to an ungreased baking sheet. (Alternatively, form each piece into a round or oval to make laugenbrötchen, rolls.)
  • Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate at least one hour or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a deep bowl, wearing rubber or latex gloves, make a solution of 1/2 cup lye and 10 cups water (or 1 part lye to 20 parts water); pour lye carefully into water to avoid splashing. Dip each pretzel in solution, turning it over for 10 to 15 seconds, and place back on baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle pretzels with salt. Bake about 15 minutes or until deep brown. Remove to a rack and serve warm.

PAPA DREXLER'S BAVARIAN PRETZELS



Papa Drexler's Bavarian Pretzels image

Fun to make, traditional pretzels are great with a nice mug of beer!

Provided by Tim Drexler

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Pretzel Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ⅓ cups water
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons baking soda
3 cups water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, yeast, sugar, 2 tablespoons of butter, and 1 1/3 cup water. Let this mixture stand until bubble begin to form, about 15 minutes. Stir in the salt and gradually stir in the remaining flour until dough can be picked up and kneaded on the counter. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes, adding more flour if needed.
  • Divide the dough into 6 pieces and let them rest for a few minutes. Roll out one piece at a time into a rope about 15 inches long. Loop and twist into that cool pretzel shape. Set on a baking sheet while you roll out the remaining portions.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Remove from the heat. Dip pretzels into the water bath for about 45 seconds, flipping over about halfway through. Place the soaked pretzels on a greased baking sheet. Brush them with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 2800.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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