Pro tip– You can add all these to the flour mixture directly, but I like to ensure everything is well combined first. Water– As I said above, traditionally, pretzels are made with water, and yet the same amount of milk works just as well. Today I am using sesame seeds but the options for topping are endless. You can make them with nigella seeds, sea salt, try everything bagel seasoning. Of course, my kids’ favorite is cinnamon sugar pretzels. I also make whole wheat pretzels, which are very delicious.

Using a glass measuring cup, combine the vegetable oil, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, lemon pepper, smoked paprika, and red cayenne pepper. Whisk together until everything is blended. I’m not the most coordinated person out there, but for some reason, I thought it would be a good idea to get into mountain biking. The pretzels must float on the water, not skin. If they sink it means the water is not hot enough. It’s best to wait. Sugar –The sugar here is not really to add sweetness but you can add up to 1/2 cup sugar to make sweet pretzels. And if you prefer, you can substitute sugar with one tablespoon of honey. The preparation method is different, but the ingredients are basic bread at it’s best, like a baguette. . . classic! History of The Kraków Bagel/Pretzel (Obwarzanek Krakowski)Pro tip– The longer you poach the more chewy the crust will be on these pretzels. So, I suggest no more than 30 seconds.

Cover the roasting pan with a lid and place in a preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes and again at the end. The two store brands tied for last place. That is actually unusual. Store brands, specifically Safeway, historically have performed rather well. But neither had a single person vote for them as their number 1 choice. Bring the water and salt to a boil in a wide saute pan.Add the baking soda. The water will start to bubble and that’s normal.Divide dough into 6 portions, roll one portion into a long rope, anout 24 inches long, bring the two ends together, holding the ends and what was the center, twist until your dough is nicely spiraled, secure the ends by pressing together, and shape into a circle or oval, repeat The actual time for making these is only about 30 minutes and the in-between time can be from an hour to overnight. Place the tray in the fridge to chill until the chocolate is completely hard and set - about 10-15 minutes You can prepare the dough a day ahead of time. Keeping pretzel dough overnight enhances its flavor. Bring to room temperature before you shape and water bath. Pro tip– We add salt to the flour, not the yeast mixture. As salt can slow the process of yeast fermentation.

Pretzels dough can be easily made in a bread machine. Pour all ingredients in the pan set to dough or manual. Start and let the dough run its cycle for about 9 to 10 minutes – continue with the recipe as shown above. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table. Pour the spice mixture over the pretzels, stirring as you pour so all the spices are blended in the oil. Be sure to scrape out every drop with a rubber spatula.

Pro tip– If you want to slow the process of rising place the bowl in a warm (switched-off) oven. Alternatively, you can slow the process of rising by leaving it in the fridge to slowly rise up to overnight. Add yeast mixture to flour, and mix until well combined, cover the bowl and let rise until doubled in size, 1 – 2 hours depending on the temperature of your room Flour– I like using bread flour for these pretzels recipe. It gives a soft chew bread with a tender crust. But, for years I have made this with all-purpose flour and it also works wonderfully. So, you can use either one. My husband just recently bought a nice mountain bike and has been going out with his brother on these rad looking mountain bike trails, and in true “little-sister” fashion, I wanted to join in on the fun. The Obwarzanek Krakowski’s official EU Regional Product Status has led to what the Kraków Post dubbed Pretzel Wars. It joins the long list of products that have struggled within the confines of the approved regulations. The approved method specifies that the obwarzaneki must be handmade.