Description
Delicious pretzels shaped for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup coarse sea salt
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Red and pink sprinkles
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and mix until dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes, then let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Divide dough and shape into hearts.
- Boil water and baking soda, then dip pretzels in the mixture.
- Place pretzels on a baking sheet, brush with egg, and sprinkle salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter and add sprinkles.
Notes
- Use food coloring for the dough if desired.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Try different toppings for variation.
- Prep Time: 70 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pretzel valentines, heart-shaped pretzels, Valentine's Day snacks