Pretzels
A salty, dense, boiled-then-baked snack. The distinctive chew and dark crust come from a quick dip in a baking-soda (or lye) bath before baking. Crushed, they make a salty-sweet crust for desserts.
Used for
- snacking
- crushed crusts
- trail mix
- dips
In the kitchen
- Crush in a sealed bag with a rolling pin for a crust.
- Pair sweet and salty by dipping in chocolate or caramel.
- Pulse in a food processor for a fine crumb.
Picking it at the store
- Sticks crush more evenly than twists for a crust since the shape is more uniform.
- Store in an airtight container. They go stale and lose their snap quickly once the bag is open.
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