Crab Pretzel Recipe
Braided pretzel, Mozzarella cheese, Lump Crab meat, Old bay garlic butter, green onion.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Crab Filling
Toppings
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture once it is foamy, and mix until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
Crab Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the lump crab meat, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped green onions, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, and melted butter. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat.
Pretzel Assembly and Baking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 6
Shape the Pretzels
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope (about 24 inches), then twist into a pretzel shape.
- 7
Boil the Pretzels
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil. Carefully place each pretzel in the boiling water for about 30 seconds, flipping halfway. Remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Fill the Pretzels
Using a knife, carefully cut a small slit in the center of each pretzel and gently stuff it with the crab filling mixture.
- 9
Serving
- 10
Serve Warm
Let the pretzels cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm, possibly with extra melted butter on the side!