Description
Delicious and festive Shamrock Pretzels perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- Green food coloring
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Divide the dough into small pieces and shape them into shamrock shapes.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda.
- Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once cooled, add green food coloring for decoration if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the water is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Feel free to add sprinkles or icing for extra decoration.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg