Sweet Pretzels

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Sweet Pretzels
45 min.
12
73kcal

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Are you in the mood for a delightful treat that combines the chewy goodness of pretzels with a sweet twist? Look no further than these irresistible Sweet Pretzels! Perfect as a side dish or a snack for any occasion, these golden-brown beauties are sure to impress your family and friends.

Crafted with care, this vegetarian and dairy-free recipe is easy to follow, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced bakers alike. In just 45 minutes, you can create 12 scrumptious pretzels, each brimming with just the right amount of sweetness thanks to the pearl sugar topping. With only 73 calories per pretzel, you can indulge without any guilt!

Picture the tantalizing aroma wafting through your kitchen as they bake. The contrast between the soft, warm dough and the crunchy sugar topping will leave you craving more. These Sweet Pretzels are versatile too – whether served warm straight from the oven or at room temperature, they are sure to steal the show at any gathering. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to bring a dash of joy into your kitchen with these delightful treats!

Ingredients

  • large egg whites 
  • 12 servings dough sweet
  • tablespoons pearl sugar 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Line 2 large baking sheets withparchment. Punch down dough;divide into 12 equal pieces.
  2. Working with 1 piece at atime and keeping remainingdough covered with a kitchentowel, roll dough on a lightlyfloured surface into a 17"-long rope. Form rope into aU shape. Lift top of left end;fold over or under oppositeside; press together gentlyabout two-thirds down fromthe top of right side. Lift rightend up, fold over, and press inor tuck under, forming a pretzelshape. Repeat with remainingdough. Divide pretzels betweensheets, spacing about 2" apart.Loosely cover with plastic wrapor a kitchen towel.
  3. Let doughrise in a warm, draft-free areauntil slightly puffed but notdoubled in size, 30-45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, arrange racks inupper and lower thirds of oven;preheat to 375°F. Beat egg whiteand 2 teaspoons warm water in a smallbowl.
  5. Brush each pretzel all overwith egg wash, then sprinkleeach with 1/2 tablespoon pearl sugar.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes; rotatebaking sheets and continuebaking until pretzels are golden,6-8 minutes longer.
  7. Let pretzelscool on a wire rack.
  8. Serve warm or at roomtemperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories73kcal
Protein9.04%
Fat14.12%
Carbs76.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.17
Glycemic Load
3.66
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.8308695878672%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:73.24kcal
3.66%
Fat:1.14g
1.76%
Saturated Fat:0.28g
1.75%
Carbohydrates:14.01g
4.67%
Net Carbohydrates:13.65g
4.96%
Sugar:4.05g
4.5%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:96.33mg
4.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.65g
3.3%
Selenium:4.98µg
7.11%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.86%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.54%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.52%
Folate:16.83µg
4.21%
Vitamin B3:0.78mg
3.88%
Iron:0.61mg
3.4%
Phosphorus:14.66mg
1.47%
Fiber:0.36g
1.44%
Source:Epicurious