Valentine’s Day Pretzels
Valentine’s Day Pretzels are a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors, perfectly shaped into charming hearts to celebrate love. These warm, soft pretzels are simple to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Ideal for cozy movie nights or festive gatherings, they are sure to impress your loved ones while adding a touch of romance to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) dried yeast
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup baking soda (for boiling)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- 1. Activate yeast: Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2. Make dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, mixing until a rough dough forms.
- 3. Knead dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 4. Let rise: Place in a greased bowl covered with a damp cloth; let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
- 5. Shape pretzels: Punch down the dough, divide into eight balls, roll into ropes, and twist into heart shapes.
- 6. Boil & bake: Boil each pretzel heart in baking soda water for 30 seconds per side, place on parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with butter, sprinkle with coarse sea salt, then bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (56g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg