Description
Crispy, golden pretzels shaped into fun monster designs, perfect for Halloween or themed parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tbsp water
- Food coloring (assorted colors)
- Pretzel salt or coarse salt
Instructions
- Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and melted butter. Knead for 5 minutes.
- Cover dough and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil 10 cups water with baking soda in a large pot.
- Divide dough into small pieces. Shape into monster faces or claws.
- Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then place on a baking sheet.
- Whisk egg yolk with 1 tbsp water. Brush over pretzels.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Decorate with food coloring and add pretzel salt.
Notes
- Use cookie cutters for consistent shapes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Adjust food coloring for different monster themes.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg