Description
A delicious and healthy pretzel bread recipe that’s easy to make at home. Perfect for sandwiches or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg white (for brushing)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast and honey in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt in a bowl.
- Add yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Knead until smooth.
- Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Boil 4 cups of water with baking soda.
- Shape dough into small rolls or pretzel shapes.
- Boil each piece for 30 seconds, then place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with egg white and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for longer storage.
- For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup and skip the egg wash.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German