Zaatar Pretzels
Savor the magic of Zaatar Pretzels: golden, fluffy bites infused with aromatic zaatar spice. A bite-sized delight that transforms snacking into a flavorful adventure, blending tradition with modern flair. Easy, irresistible, and simply delicious!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 18 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1¼ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup olive oil (extra virgin)
- ⅓ cup zaatar
- Flaky salt²
- 4 quarts water
- ½ cup baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Add the yeast and sugar to a bowl, then add the warm water.
- 2
Mix for 1 minute and let it sit for 10 minutes to activate. Once activated, add the bread flour and salt.
- 3
Add the melted butter mix by hand or with a stand mixer until a dough ball forms.
- 4
Transfer to a greased bowl and let it double in size, for about 1 hour.
- 5
Once done, divide into 8 equal pieces. Now add 4 quarts of water to a pot and let it come to a boil.
- 6
Once boiled, add the baking soda slowly.
- 7
Once the water bath is ready, start rolling out the dough.
- 8
Take one dough ball and roll it into a log of about 25–30 inches in length.
- 9
Turn it into a U shape, then cross the two points, then cross them again to make a twist shape.
- 10
Fold the twisted ends over toward the bottom and gently press down to hold shape.
- 11
Drop into the baking soda bath for 30 seconds and remove using a slotted spoon.
- 12
Add to a sprayed baking sheet. Repeat for the rest of the pretzels.
- 13
Mix the zaatar and olive oil. Brush on top of the pretzels and sprinkle with flaky salt.
- 14
Bake at 400℉ for 12–18 minutes, or until golden.