Table of Contents
Introduction 9
Pretzel Basics 12
The Pretzel Pantry 13
Tools for the Pretzel Baker 16
Techniques for Pretzel Making 19
Soft Pretzels 24
Traditional Soft Pretzels (Master Recipe) 26
Dough Variations 30
Shapes 31
Topping Options 35
Pretzel Dumplings 38
Wild Mushroom and Chestnut Pretzel Stuffing 40
Jalapeño-Cheddar (or Peanut Butter) Pretzel Bites 42
Cheesy Pretzel Pull-Apart Rolls with Garlic and Parsley 44
Black Forest Ham and Emmentaler Pretzel Rolls with Sweet Bavarian Mustard 46
Pretzel Croissants 47
Pretzeldogs 52
Pigs in Pretzel Blankets 54
Philly Cheesesteak Pretzel Pockets 57
Pretzel Grilled Cheese with Tomato-Basil Jam 60
Pretzel Reubens on Caraway-Rye 62
The Elvis-Peanut Butter, Banana, and Bacon Pretzelwich 65
Bavarian "Breakfast" Sandwiches 66
Fried Pretzels with Cinnamon-Sugar 68
Pretzel Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce 71
Hard Pretzels 74
Pennsylvania Dutch Hard Pretzels 76
Honey-Wheat Pretzel Twists 80
Buttery Pretzel Crackers 83
Taralli 86
Pretzel-Dusted Calamari with Mustard Aioli 90
Pretzel Schnitzel 92
Pretzel Brittle with Pepitas and Piment d'Espelette 94
Caramel-Chocolate-Pecan Pretzel Wands 97
Triple-Threat Cookies 100
Retro Strawberries-and-Cream Pretzel Tart 101
Pretzel Ice Cream 104
Pretzel Bits and Pieces 105
Mustards, Dips, and Spreads 106
Sweet Bavarian Mustard 108
Herbaceous Mustard 109
Spicy Whole-Grain Pub Mustard 110
Spiced Aquavit Mustard 112
Apricot-Riesling Mustard 113
Beer Cheese Fondue 115
Nacho Cheese 116
Tomato-Basil Jam 117
Horseradish-Parsley Butter 118
Whipped Cream Cheese with Lemon and Vanilla 120
Salted Caramel Sauce 121
Dark Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dunk 123
Resources 124
Index 125
Acknowledgments 128
