Description
Valentine’s Pretzels are the perfect sweet and salty treat to celebrate love and friendship. Soft, chewy pretzels are enhanced with a glossy pink glaze that adds a delightful touch to any Valentine’s gathering. These easy-to-make snacks are not only fun to prepare but also bring a smile to everyone’s face, making them an ideal choice for sharing or enjoying during your favorite rom-coms.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. Mix in sugar and melted butter.
- Gradually add flour while kneading until you achieve a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into pieces. Shape each piece into pretzels.
- Boil water mixed with baking soda; dip each pretzel for 30 seconds before placing on a baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and milk for the glaze; drizzle over warm pretzels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh yeast for the best rise. Experiment with toppings like cinnamon sugar or colorful sprinkles for added flair.