Guy's Knot For Nuthin, Everything Pretzel
Serves: 5
Lacy Volkman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
53
Spice
61
Sweetness
52
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.5 cups
Water (warm, 110 degrees f)1 tsp
Sea Salt1 tbsp
Sugar1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper1 tsp
Granulated Garlic1 cup
Grated Parmesan2
Eggs3 cups
Sharp Cheddar (grated)2 tbsps
Milk1 tsp
Poppy Seed (;)1 tsp
Sesame Seed1 tsp
Kosher SaltDirections:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
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In a glass measuring cup, add the warm water and the yeast
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Stir and let sit for 10 minutes
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In a food processor fitted with a dough blade, add the dry ingredients and the Parmesan and pulse together 3 times at 5 second intervals
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Add in 1 egg and the warm water and yeast mixture
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Mix until the dough comes together, pulse for 10 second intervals 3 times
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Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface or cutting board
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Knead 10 to 12 times, adding a little flour, if sticky
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Cut the dough in half and set aside
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Roll out 1 piece of dough to a 12 by 17-inch rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick
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Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the Cheddar in the middle (short way)
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Fold 1/3 of the dough over, and sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the Cheddar
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Fold the last third over and pinch the edges closed
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Roll with a rolling pin to form an 11 by 15-inch rectangle
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Cut into 1 1/2-inch lengthwise strips
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Pinch the cut edges together and then roll into cigar shape
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Form into a pretzel shape and put on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat
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Repeat with second ball of dough
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Beat the remaining egg and the milk in a small bowl
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Mix well
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Brush the formed pretzels with the egg mixture and then sprinkle evenly with the poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion flakes and kosher salt
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Bake until nicely browned, about 16 to 18 minutes
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Remove from the oven and let cool
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Serve warm or room temperature