The name may have come from the Latin word pretiola, which means “little reward.” The monk chose the crisscrossed shape because it reminded him of the way children were taught to cross their arms when they prayed.
Making pretzel needs the simplest and most basic ingredients:
*Warm water
*One packet active dry yeast
*Egg
*Unsalted butter, melted – can be substituted with olive or vegetable oil
*Brown
*Regular granulated sugar
*Salt
*Flour
Pretzel quality appeared to be a function of appropriate gluten development and starch gelatinization in the product. Maillard reaction plays out when the pretzel bakes. The Maillard process is integral to all bread baking. In the case of the pretzel, the Maillard reaction is responsible for the deep brown crust, crunchy arms and distinctive taste.
There are two distinct types of pretzels. These may be designated as the soft pretzel, which is intended to be eaten the same day it is baked, and the hard pretzel. In the latter type shortening material is usually used.
Homemade pretzels are perfect for the holidays as a lovely gift, a one-handed snack, or a crowd-pleaser during gatherings.
Ingredients for making pretzel
