Pretzel Bread
π Cook Time: 30 minutes
π Prep Time: 2 hours
π Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of homemade Pretzel Bread, a savory treat perfect for any occasion. This recipe from lovewithrecipes.com promises to elevate your baking game and impress your loved ones with its rich flavors and soft texture.
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2794.3
- Fat: 24.2g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
- Sodium: 2472.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 544.2g
- Fiber: 29.6g
- Sugar: 49.6g
- Protein: 73.6g
Servings: 1 large loaf
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dark beer
- 1/3 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup dark molasses
- 1 packet dry active yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 3/4 – 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- Coarse salt for sprinkling
Instructions:
- In a 2-quart or larger pan, combine the dark beer, cornmeal, and dark molasses.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then remove from heat and let it cool to 110Β°F (about 43Β°C).
- In a large bowl, sprinkle the dry active yeast over warm water and let it stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the beer mixture, canola oil, salt, and rye flour until well blended.
- Gradually stir in 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 15 minutes by hand or 10 minutes using a dough hook.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it once to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Knead it a few times to release any air bubbles.
- At this stage, you can shape the dough into rolls, a single large loaf, or two small loaves. Alternatively, shape it into a pretzel shape for sandwiches later.
- Whichever shape you choose, cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise again until it becomes puffy, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (about 175Β°C).
- Remove the plastic wrap from the risen dough. Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt for that classic pretzel flavor.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes for a large loaf or pretzel-shaped bread, and 15 to 20 minutes for rolls, until they turn golden brown.
- Once baked, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
This homemade Pretzel Bread is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, with a pat of butter or your favorite sandwich fillings. Share it with friends and family to spread the joy of homemade baking!
