Pretzels
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. Pretzels are very ancient buns. They were considered talismans in many cultures, especially beloved by the Slavs. Pretzels were made in various shapes before religious holidays. They were shaped and baked in a good mood, and whenever possible, the whole family took part—even men joined in this important task. It was believed that joy was baked right into the pretzels, so people literally shared their happiness with others. Bake pretzels together as a family and you'll have a wonderful time! Good luck! Serve cooled down or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Mix warm water, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Stir. Wait until the yeast starts to foam. This will take about 5 minutes.
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Step 2
When the yeast starts to foam, add melted butter and flour to the bowl. Knead the dough. Let it sit in a warm place for 1 hour. While the dough is rising, periodically press it down with your hands or a wooden spoon. Divide the finished dough into several equal portions.
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Step 3
Roll each piece into a long strip, not too thin.
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Step 4
Roll the strips into pretzels.
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Step 5
Bring water to a boil and place each pretzel in it for 30 seconds.
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Step 6
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place all the pretzels on it and brush them with egg yolk.
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Step 7
Bake the pretzels in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 15 minutes. They should turn golden. If they are not baked enough, leave them a bit longer.