You're probably already daydreaming about making these amazing vegan soft pretzels. Soft pretzels make dreams come true! Delicious, salty, spongy pretzels. This vegan version is sure to rock your world.
Where are soft pretzels made? We are so happy that this delicious treat is the result of a German tradition Americanized. Pretzels make life better. You think so? Let's get right to these soft pretzels, from the Cravings Made Vegan book!
Table of Contents
- How Are Soft Pretzels Made?
- Ingredient Notes
- What To Dip Soft Pretzels In?
- FAQs
- You can try more vegan appetizer recipes
- About the Authors
How Are Soft Pretzels Made?
It's not the fastest recipe but it is worth every minute! This recipe is not for the faint of heart. Simply baking soft pretzels will not do. To make a good pretzel, you need to follow two vital steps.
You have to first let the dough forms grow for several hours. Then you need to boil the soft pretzels with water and baking soda. It may seem like a lot of work, but planning ahead and calculating the time between starting to bake them will make it easier.
Imagine the aroma of your home after baking them. Heaven on earth! Buttery, salty dough. Make these soft pretzels before you have a party with friends, or take them on a picnic. They wouldn't even last an hour. These are irresistible! Once you try them, you'll understand what I mean.
Ingredient Notes
These tasty vegan pretzels don't require much! The key ingredients are:
- All Purpose Flour (and a little more for dusting).
- Instant-Yeast-This yeast is quick-acting and contributes to a soft, fluffy texture in the pretzels. It also allows for a faster rise time.
- Salt_ Add a little salt to the dough before baking pretzels.
- Olive Oil -- Extra oil is added to the dough during the rise process, which prevents it from drying.
- Baking soda- Essential in the alkaline bath. It gives the pretzels a chewy exterior, and also helps to achieve the classic pretzel colour during baking.
- Coarse Salt_ Don't forget the coarse salt before baking your pretzels!
Scroll down to see the recipe card for the vegan cheese dip.
What To Dip Soft Pretzels In?
They are delicious on their own, but they would be even better with the cider-cheese dip! This recipe will be simpler and require fewer ingredients if you skip the dip. Enjoy the bites on their own (or with mustard) if that's what you prefer.
If you want to dip the chips but do not want to make the cheese sauce yourself, you can use a store-bought vegan dip or you can create your own simple sauce.
FAQs
Traditional pretzels are made with flour, yeast, salt, sugar and water. Soft pretzels, however, are more likely than hard pretzels to contain dairy or butter. Some recipes substitute milk for water. Check the ingredients list as there are variations between brands and types.
Rold Gold, Snyder and other traditional pretzels are vegan as long as they don't contain dairy or honey. To be safe, stick to plain varieties as honey and cheddar are likely to contain animal products. Try the Pretzel Baron Pretzel Bites at Kroger or SuperPretzel, which can be found in the frozen section at most major supermarket chains. Hanover Bake Soft Pretzels are also available.
The pretzels at Auntie Anne are vegan. However, they're usually coated with a butter spray. Ask them to spray your pretzel with vegetable spray rather than butter.
You can try more vegan appetizer recipes
- Football Puff Pastries
- Colorful Hummus Crustini
- Vegan Pizza Roll-Ups
- Super Easy No-Wait Vegan Cheese Log
- Epic Hummus Board
- Vegan Cauliflower Wings
Vegan Soft Pretzel Bite with Cheese Dip
Ingredients
for soft pretzels
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and a bit more for dusting
- teaspoon Instant yeast
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oil of olive a little more to coat the dough
- 1/3 cup water + 3 cups divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
for cheese dip
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted or vegan butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 1/4 1 cup apple cider If you don't own any, combine apple juice with sparkling water
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
For soft pretzels
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Mix the instant yeast with the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and 1/3 cup of water. Mix and knead until a soft, elastic dough forms. You can also use a machine to knead it for you. This should take between 4 and 5 minutes. Add more flour if the mixture is too sticky. If the mixture is too crumbly, you can add more water.
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Cover the dough ball with olive oil. Cover the bowl and let it rest for up to three hours in a warm place (depending on the temperature).
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Pre-heat the oven to 200degC/400degF.
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Roll the dough into ropes and then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
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Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium pot. Stir in the baking powder and combine.
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Cook all pretzel bites for 1 minute in the baking soda solution. Transfer them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment and sprinkle with pretzel salt.
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Serve them with the cider cheese dip. You've had enough of waiting. Dig in!
For cheese dip
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Heat the butter or coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the curry powder, turmeric powder and salt. Add the flour, and whisk. Add nutritional yeast, and whisk until clumps form.
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Add the maple syrup and cider, and whisk over low heat until creamy. If the mixture becomes too thick, you can add more water or apple cider. Whisk again until it is smooth and creamy. Keep aside until you are ready to serve the pretzel bites.
Nutrition
About the Authors
Bianca Haun and Sascha Naderer have released their second vegan book, Cravings Made Vegan. The vegan couple are passionate about sharing the amazing recipes they have created. Bianca began by sharing her ideas about veganism on the Elephantastic Vegan blog. Her creations are addictive! Sascha is more of a fan for easy recipes which cook themselves. This makes him Bianca’s perfect partner in crime.
This book is amazing! This book has all the vegan versions of non-vegan comfort foods that you love. I promise! Should I stop now? These creations will make you fall in love.
Get your copy here!
Thank you to our wonderful recipe testers J.J Steele Taylor Gillespie and Anne Sparks.
The recipe for vegan soft pretzels and cheese dip is taken from Cravings made Vegan: 50 plant-based recipes for your comfort food favorites by Bianca Haun & Sascha Nderer, with permission of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. Bianca Haun & Sascha Nderer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are some fantastic sources of protein that can be found in a plant-based lifestyle?
On a plant-based diet, legumes like chickpeas and beans are excellent sources of protein. Many of these plant-based protein sources also provide fiber, as well as essential micronutrients like vitamins. Flaxseeds and chia seeds, walnuts and hemp seeds all contain omega-3 fatty acid which can balance the nutrient intake of a plant-based diet.
You can still eat out at restaurants while following a plant-based lifestyle.
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Yes, eating a plant based diet can help you lose weight. Eating a variety fruits and veggies, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds and other plant-based foods can help you feel full, without the need to consume extra calories or unhealthy fats. A well-rounded vegan meal plan is usually low in saturated fat and cholesterol-containing foods like red meat and processed snacks that tend to add weight instead of take it away. Research has shown that a plant-based diet can increase metabolism and reduce the risk of obesity. Healthy ingredients rich in fiber can help you lose weight while providing essential vitamins and minerals your body requires.
What is an alternative to meat as a source of protein?
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What happens if I stop eating meat?
There are many changes that will occur when you give up meat. You may experience a higher intake of fiber and lower levels of saturated fat when you switch from meat to plant-based proteins, such as beans, legumes, nuts, whole grain, and soy-based foods. This can help improve your heart health and digestive health. Due to better digestion and the elimination inflammatory foods such as animal proteins, you might experience an increase in energy. You may even find that moods become more stable by reducing stress hormones already triggered by unsustainable levels of stress associated with consuming some animal proteins. Furthermore, switching to a plant-based diet is an increasingly popular way to combat environmental damage caused by factory farming.
Statistics
- Another found that following a diet rich in plant foods and lower in animal foods was associated with a 16 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 31 to 32 percent lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease. (everydayhealth.com)
- In fact, according to research published in the going plant-based can cut grocery bills by $750 a year per person, Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition. (forksoverknives.com)
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How To
How do you make plant-based meals that are both delicious and filling?
Plant-based recipes can be delicious and filling if you have the right ingredients, prepared well and creative recipe. It is important to start by purchasing fresh produce, and other quality ingredients. Also, it is important to create a grocery checklist based upon the recipes. Additionally, invest in appropriate storage equipment to keep prepped food items fresh.
Next, focus on variety when meal prepping. This means that you should emphasize whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, seeds, legumes, and legumes. Also, try to get different colors of produce for better nutrition. A balanced combination of fiber, protein and healthy fats should be considered in each meal. For maximum efficiency, use kitchen appliances like multi-cookers and slow cookers. Batch cooking makes it easier to prepare meals ahead of time.
You can be creative in the kitchen, while adhering to a vegan diet. Spices such as chili powder or cayenne pepper can enhance dishes while remaining healthy. Utilizing whole foods instead of processed substitutes can take plant-based meals from bland to flavorful within minutes - think beans instead of imitation "meats" or roasted butternut squash instead of french fries. Finally, if all else fails, you can always make something new with leftovers from the previous week!
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