Zaatar Pretzels
Savor the magic of Zaatar Pretzels: golden, fluffy bites infused with aromatic zaatar spice. A bite-sized delight that transforms snacking into a flavorful adventure, blending tradition with modern flair. Easy, irresistible, and simply delicious!
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1¼ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
- ⅓ cup zaatar
- Flaky salt²
For the Pretzel Bath
- 4 quarts water
- ½ cup baking soda
Instructions
- Add the yeast and sugar to a bowl, then add the warm water.
- Mix for 1 minute and let it sit for 10 minutes to activate. Once activated, add the bread flour and salt.
- Add the melted butter mix by hand or with a stand mixer until a dough ball forms.
- Transfer to a greased bowl and let it double in size, for about 1 hour.
- Once done, divide into 8 equal pieces. Now add 4 quarts of water to a pot and let it come to a boil.
- Once boiled, add the baking soda slowly.
- Once the water bath is ready, start rolling out the dough.
- Take one dough ball and roll it into a log of about 25–30 inches in length.
- Turn it into a U shape, then cross the two points, then cross them again to make a twist shape.
- Fold the twisted ends over toward the bottom and gently press down to hold shape.
- Drop into the baking soda bath for 30 seconds and remove using a slotted spoon.
- Add to a sprayed baking sheet. Repeat for the rest of the pretzels.
- Mix the zaatar and olive oil. Brush on top of the pretzels and sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Bake at 400℉ for 12–18 minutes, or until golden.
Notes
- Make the zaatar blend ahead of time to speed up the pretzel-making process. Preparing the mixture ahead of time saves time and offers a more enjoyable cooking experience.
- Pay attention to the consistency of the pretzel dough. A soft and elastic texture will provide pretzels with the appropriate blend of chewiness and fluffiness.
- For an added flavor boost, consider infusing the zaatar into the dough itself. To enhance the overall flavor, mix a part of the zaatar mixture straight into the dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 1583mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 367IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 8mg
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