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Making of Pretzels Dough
Add the sugar and instant yeast to a small bowl. Pour warm water into this mixture and stir it.
Set aside for 6-10 minutes or until it gives a foamy texture.
Next, add salt, vegan melted butter, and all-purpose flour to the yeast bowl.
Mix it continuously until a fluffy and thick dough forms.
Dust the clean place with flour and shift the dough to this place.
Press the dough for 6–8 minutes until it transforms into a smooth and firm ball.
Next, coat a mixing bowl with vegan butter.
Shift the dough to this bowl and cover it with a kitchen towel.
Put aside in an off-microwave oven for forty to sixty minutes until its size is twice.
Making of Pretzels
Take the dough and cut it into 8-10 long thin medium strips.
Twirl each strip by joining the ends of the dough.
Next, create a pretzel shape by folding the twisted ends down onto the center of the rope.
Make the other strips using the same steps.
Cooking the pretzels
Heat the oven to 400-450 degrees. Cover the baking tray with baking sheet.
Next, boil the four cups of water in a saucepan until it simmers lightly.
Thoroughly mix the baking soda until forms form.
Dip the pretzels in the baking soda mixture using a slotted spatula for five to ten seconds.
Place the dipped pretzels on the baking tray.
Stir the non-dairy milk and maple sugar together until it dissolves.
Coat the pretzels with this mixture using a brush and dust them with rock salt.
Dip the remaining pretzels using the same instructions.
Bake it for 13-16 minutes until brown.
Place the baked pretzels on a clean plate and cool it for 7-9 minutes.
Serve the tasty dish with vegan melted butter.
Preparation of Sauce
Add non-dairy milk, Cashew Fiesta Dip, cayenne pepper, nutritional yeast, and cheddar cheese to a small pot.
Mix all items and simmer at low heat for 10–14 minutes or until all ingredients melt.
Shift the hot cheesy sauce to a small bowl and set aside.
Flavor Ideas
For Sweet Flavor: Apply a fine layer of vegan butter over the unbaked pretzels using a cooking brush. Drizzle over ground cinnamon sugar and bake it. After baking, spray it with vegan butter and sprinkle over cinnamon sugar.
For Savory Flavor: You can substitute the flaky sea salt with bagel seasoning to add a savory taste.
For toasted Flavor: Add white or black sesame seeds with flaky salt to give a crispy flavor.
Tips
Ensure the water we used to dissolve the yeast is not overboiled. Otherwise, the yeast will kill.
We used normal warm water to mix the yeast. The temperature of instant and dry yeast will vary.
The estimated temperature to mix the instant yeast will be 120-130 degrees, and the dry yeast will be 110 degrees.
Press the dough for 7–11 minutes until it gives a stretchable look.
A stand mixer is also a good option to knead the pretzel dough.
Drizzle the baking pan with olive oil to avoid sticking and burning.
Before baking, measure all the mentioned ingredients using a food scale or cups.
Reserve the dough in a warm place for one to two hours before making the pretzels.
Storage Information
Normal Temperature: You can store the leftover dish in an airtight plastic boxes for 1-3 days. The flavor of this meal will remain the same.
Fridge: Pack the remaining slices in a tight box and refrigerate them for 3-4 days for later use.
Freezer: We can freeze the baked pretzels in the freezer for 2-3 months. You can also freeze the unbaked pretzels for 2-3 months and bake them later.
Reheating: Heat the frozen slices in a microwave oven for 2-3 minutes. We can heat the unbaked pretzels according to the instructions mentioned above.
FAQs
What other flours will work with this dish?
I recommend using all-purpose flour. You can use its alternatives, like almond flour or gluten-free flour. The texture and flavor of each type of flour will be different.
Can I make the pretzels without baking soda?
You can’t skip any ingredient to make this dish. Baking soda is the main step because it imparts a brown color to the pretzels. It adds a unique light bitter, and nutty flavor.
How do we pair these Vegan Soft Pretzels?
You can enjoy it with a vegan chocolate spread, cookie butter, vegan queso, and grated vegan-based cheese.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Serving Size 1 pretzel
Quantity 8-10
Total Calories: 525kcals
Carbohydrates 106g
Protein 14g
Sugar 5g
Total Fat 4g
Fiber 2g
Sodium 378mg
Iron 1.9mg
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