Soda Pretzels

Yeast Bread - Bread

This recipe for pretzels uses traditional Irish soda bread dough instead of a yeast based dough. It's quick and works great! These pretzels come out great, just like the street vendor type.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 pretzels

Soda Pretzels

Ingredients

⅓ cup baking soda

5 cups water

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup buttermilk

¼ cup honey

2 tablespoons kosher salt

for topping

Bread Machine Challah II

Bread

Directions

Step 1

In a non-aluminum stock pot dissolve 1/3 cup baking soda in 5 cups water. Bring water to a boil and then remove from heat. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl sift together all-purpose flour whole wheat flour and baking soda. Stir in buttermilk and honey until dough pulls together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly to form a firm dough.

Step 3

Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a cylinder approximately 12 inches long. Form into classic pretzel shape. Pinch ends to seal. Dip pretzels in baking soda solution and then place on lightly greased cookie sheets.

Step 4

Sprinkle pretzels with kosher salt and bake in preheated oven until golden brown about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Soda Pretzels

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 137.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.4g 9%

Carbohydrates: 29.6g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 6.9g

Fat: 0.6g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Cholesterol: 0.8mg

Vitamin A Iu: 6.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 36.4mcg 9%

Calcium: 31.6mg 3%

Iron: 1.3mg 8%

Magnesium: 26.5mg 10%

Potassium: 112mg 3%

Sodium: 2746.3mg 110%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 5.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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