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.

Pretzels

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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