BusinessHABPretzel crisps: Pretzels are a delicious snack that many people love, especially when dipped in mustard and other condiments. One thing that sets the pretzel apart from other snacks is its distinctive twisted shape. Twisting a pretzel into this distinctive shape is easier than you might think — just see Steps below to get started.
Pretzel crumbs create a super-crisp coating for chicken, and oven cooking reduces the fat content. This recipe makes extra for lunch the next day
Pretzel crisps
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Pretzel-Making Tips
1. Gather your ingredients.
To make the perfect soft pretzels at home, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of warm water
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of kosher salt
- 1 package of active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups (or 22 oz) of all-purpose flour
- 2 oz of unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup of baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk
- Coarse salt, for sprinkling
2. Combine the water, sugar, kosher salt and yeast.
In a large bowl, mix the warm water, sugar and kosher salt. Sprinkle the packet of active dry yeast on top and leave the mixture to sit for 5 to 10 minutes, until it turns foamy.
3. Add the flour and butter.
Add the flour and melted butter to the yeast mix and mix till combined. Keep mixing until a smooth dough forms, which pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
4. Leave the dough to rise.
Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and grease the bowl with vegetable oil. Return the dough to the bowl and cover with cling wrap. Leave the dough to sit somewhere warm until it doubles in size — this should take about 50 to 55 minutes.
5. Boil the baking soda and water.
Combine the baking soda with 10 cups of water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Use this time to prepare two baking sheets — line them with parchment paper and grease lightly with vegetable oil.
6. Twist the pretzels.
Divide the dough into eight equal pieces and use one of the methods described in the sections above to twist the pretzels into shape.
7. Dip the pretzels in boiling water.
One-by-one, dip the pretzels into the boiling water for 30 seconds at a time. Use a slotted spoon or spatula to remove them from the water and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Brush the pretzels with egg yolk.
Mix the large egg yolk with a tablespoon of water, then lightly brush a little egg mixture onto the surface of each pretzel — this will give them a nice, deep brown colour once baked. Sprinkle each pretzel with a little coarse salt.
9. Bake the pretzels.
Bake the pretzels in an oven preheated to 450 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes, until they are dark, golden brown in colour. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool slightly before eating
Methods to make it crisps
10. STEP 1
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Crush the pretzels in a food processor or bash up in a plastic bag using a rolling pin. Transfer pretzel crumbs to a plate. Season the chicken, toss in flour, dip into the egg, then roll in the pretzel crumbs. Place on a baking tray, drizzle over the oil and bake for 35 mins until crisp and tender.
11. STEP 2
In a small bowl, mix the mustard, honey and vinegar. Reserve 4 of the chicken thighs for lunch. (You can use them in the Caesar salad with crispy chicken recipe, look at ‘Goes well with…’) Serve the remaining chicken with the sauce and green veg or salad and potatoes.
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