Neujahrsbrezel
New Year's pretzel is a recipe with fresh ingredients from the baking category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 20 g gluten-free yeast
- 50 g sugar
- 150 ml lukewarm milk (1.5% fat)
- 350 g gluten-free flour (-light mix)
- 50 g butter
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 1 egg
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Instructions
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1.
Stir yeast and sugar with lukewarm milk until foamy, then let rise for about 25 minutes in a warm spot.
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2.
In a pot melt butter over medium heat. Whisk sour cream, egg, sugar, lemon zest, and salt together. Add to the pre-ferment and knead into a smooth dough. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
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3.
Shape several small or one large New Year's pretzel on parchment paper. Let rise covered for another 15 minutes, then brush with egg yolk.
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4.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) on the lowest rack. Immediately after placing the tray of pretzels in the oven, pour a glass of water onto the bottom tray to create steam and prevent drying or cracking. Alternatively, place a heat‑proof bowl of water at the base of the oven.
