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Soft Pretzels with Grainy Mustard
Warm, chewy pretzels with a crispy salt crust served with spicy whole-grain mustard
⏱️ Prep: 90min🍳 Cook: 15min⏰ Total: 105min👥 Serves: 12🌡️ hot
✓ vegetarian
⚠️ Contains: 🌾 Gluten, 🥚 Egg
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💡 Pro Tips
Baking soda bath is essential for that authentic dark, chewy crust. Don't skip the coarse salt - use pretzel salt or coarse sea salt. Serve within an hour of baking for best texture. The dipping sauce can be varied - try beer cheese or honey mustard for variety.
📜 History
German immigrants brought pretzel-making to Pennsylvania in the 18th century. By Prohibition, soft pretzels were a staple bar snack across America - the salt encouraged drinking. Street vendors and speakeasies alike served them warm with mustard, creating an iconic pairing that endures today.
Also pairs well with:
whiskeybeer