Description
Delicious pumpkin-shaped pretzels perfect for fall festivities.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Divide the dough into small pieces and shape them into pumpkin forms.
- Place the shaped pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush each pretzel with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter pretzel, consider adding a glaze after baking.
- These pretzels can be served with a cream cheese dip.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American