Valentine's Pretzels - 1 Dozen
These delightful heart-shaped pretzels combine sweet and salty flavors, perfect for expressing love on Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour Use fresh for the best results.
- 1 packet active dry yeast Ensure it's fresh for proper activation.
- 2 cups warm water Temperature should be around 110°F.
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Helps to activate yeast.
- 1 teaspoon salt Adds flavor to the dough.
- 2/3 cup baking soda Used for boiling the pretzels.
Decoration
- 1 cup pink icing For drizzling on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Activate the yeast in warm water with sugar until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Stir in the yeast mixture until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for five minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm area until it doubles in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into twelve pieces.
- Roll each piece into a twenty-four inch strand and twist into heart shapes.
Cooking
- Boil water with baking soda, and drop pretzels in for thirty seconds.
- Transfer the pretzels to a baking sheet and bake until golden.
- Let them cool slightly before icing.
- Generously drizzle with pink icing.
Notes
Store pretzels at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two days. Can be frozen for up to two months.