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German Pretzels

What's the big idea?
The simplest idea for a German themed football party is to just buy in plenty of good German beer and pretzels. Both have a history stretching back centuries, and they go perfectly together. However, be warned - pretzels can be very salty, so you develop more of a thirst, so you drink quicker! They must have been invented by a German pub landlord! If you prefer to make your own pretzels, here's a recipe for you.

Enjoy!

Shopping List Here's the list of what you need, and if you click the link on the right, the nice people at Tesco will deliver it for you! 250g strong white flour (bread-making flour) 20g fresh yeast ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt 10g soft unsalted butter 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ tablespoon coarse salt crystals

What To Do Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 150ml lukewarm water in a bowl. Sift in the flour, then add the salt and butter and knead. Shape the dough into a ball on a floured surface. Cut into six equal pieces. Form each piece of dough into a long thin roll (about 40 cm long); the middle of the rolls should be slightly thicker than the ends. Form into the traditional Pretzel shape (a knot). Cover with a clean cloth and leave to rise for 10 minutes. Stir the baking soda into 1 litre of water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Immerse the pretzels one by one in the water for about 30 seconds. Remove and leave to drain. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the pretzels on this. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, pre-heat the oven to 225C. Bake the pretzels in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes. Brush the cooked pretzels with water and sprinkle with coarse salt crystals.

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