Vegan Traditional German Brezel
Elevate your snack game with this Vegan Traditional German Brezel recipe, a cruelty-free twist on the classic Bavarian pretzel! Perfectly soft on the inside and golden-brown on the outside, these pretzels feature a rich depth of flavor from vegan butter and a traditional alkaline soda bath. Crafted with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and coarse sea salt, the recipe offers an authentic taste of Germany while making it accessible to plant-based diets. After just 90 minutes of prep and a quick bake, you'll have 8 beautifully twisted, salty treats that are perfect for pairing with mustard, vegan cheese dips, or enjoyed on their own. Whether you’re hosting Oktoberfest or simply indulging in hearty comfort food, these pretzels are sure to impress vegans and non-vegans alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 10 grams Granulated sugar
- 300 milliliters Warm water
- 40 grams Vegan butter
- 10 grams Salt
- 60 grams Baking soda
- 1000 milliliters Water (for soda bath)
- 10 grams Coarse sea salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, and granulated sugar.
Gradually add the warm water and mix until a dough forms.
Melt the vegan butter and add it to the dough, followed by the salt.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a long rope (about 50cm/20 inches in length) and shape into a traditional pretzel shape.
In a saucepan, bring 1000 milliliters of water to a boil and carefully add the baking soda, stirring to dissolve.
Using a slotted spoon, dip each pretzel into the soda water bath for 10-15 seconds, then place it on the prepared baking sheets.
Sprinkle each pretzel with coarse sea salt.
Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.6 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 24502 mg | 1065% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 394.6 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.6 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 615 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
