Sesame Seed Pretzels using a Compact Cook
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Imagine a warm, buttery pretzel fresh from the oven, with a golden-brown exterior that crunches delightfully as you take a bite. This iconic snack, often enjoyed at fairs and sporting events, has a history that dates back to ancient times, with origins tracing back to the Romans, who used to shape their bread dough into twisted knots to signify a promise or a reward. The secret to that irresistible flavor? A quick dip in a baking soda solution before baking, which gives pretzels their signature chewy texture and deep color. So, whether you're enjoying them plain, slathered in mustard, or dunked in cheese sauce, these pretzels are sure to twist their way into your heart (and stomach)!
Ingredients
- 140 g Water
- 10 g Fresh baker's yeast
- 20 g Granulated sugar
- 20 g Butter
- 5 g Salt
- 250 g Flour t55
- 15 g White sesame seed
Steps
Dough
- Add 120 g of water, 10 g of fresh baker's yeast in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 37°C / Speed 2.
- Add 20 g of granulated sugar, 20 g of butter, 5 g of salt, 250 g of flour t55 in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 3:00min / 0°C / Speed 1.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a mixing bowl.
- Setaside the dough in a bowl cover with towel during 1h .
Shaping and Baking
- Preheat the oven at 220°C.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a long strand, about 60-70 cm long.
- Shape each strand into a pretzel shape.
- Place the content of the dough on a baking tray.
- Brush 20 g of water on the dough.
- Sprinkle 15 g of white sesame seed on the dough.
Baking
- Cook in the oven at 220°C during 12min.
- Transfer the content of the baking tray in a strainer let cool.
- Serve Immediately.
