RCI-BR.005.0513.001
Pretzels I
In Romanian: Covrigei I
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- oz/250 g flour8 unit
- 5 unit
- oz/200 g confectioner's sugar7 unit
- 2 unit
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 unit
- 1 unit
Method
1
Cream together the softened butter and confectioner's sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2
Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next.
3 minutes
3
Combine the flour with the mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
4
Add the wine and rum to the dough, stirring until evenly distributed.
5
Dust a work surface with flour and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
6
Cut the dough into strips approximately 1/2 inch wide and 4-5 inches long.
7
Twist each strip loosely into a pretzel shape, crossing the ends over the center loop.
10 minutes
8
Place the shaped pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
9
Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven until golden and firm, about 12-15 minutes.
14 minutes
10
Cool the pretzels on a wire rack for 5 minutes after removing from the oven.
5 minutes
11
Dust the cooled pretzels generously with vanilla flavored confectioner's sugar for coating.