Brezen Recipe
Warm housemade pretzel with flavored Hemme Bros. quark cheese & house
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Hemme Bros. Quark Cheese
Method
Making the Pretzel Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Gradually mix in the melted butter and salt into the yeast mixture.
- 3
Form Dough
Slowly add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking the Pretzels
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Divide Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
- 8
Shape Pretzels
Roll each piece into a long rope (about 24 inches) and shape it into a pretzel.
- 9
Prepare Boiling Solution
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add baking soda.
- 10
Boil Pretzels
Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds on each side, then remove and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 11
Add Salt
Sprinkle the pretzels with coarse sea salt before baking.
- 12
Bake Pretzels
Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Making the Hemme Bros. Quark Cheese Dip
- 13
Mix Quark Cheese Dip
In a mixing bowl, combine Hemme Bros. quark cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 14
Season to Taste
Stir until well combined and adjust seasoning as needed.
