German Whole Wheat Pretzel

 

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups of lukewarm water

1 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp dry yeast (traditional)

4 cups whole wheat flour

1 pinch of salt

Directions

  1. Stir sugar into water and add yeast. Let proof for 10 minutes.

  2. Add flour to liquid mixture to form a dough on a lightly floured surface.

  3. Separate dough into smaller sections and roll out into long ropes.

  4. Twist the ropes into pretzel shapes and arrange on a reusable liner on a baking sheet.

  5. Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 15. minutes until golden brown.

  6. You can freeze cooked pretzels in sealed bags, or containers for later use.