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Orange marzipan pretzel served

Orange Marzipan Pretzels

The history of the orange-marzipan pretzel dates back to the world of Central European sweets, where marzipan has long been a popular filling for festive occasions. The refreshing taste of orange perfectly balances the sweetness of marzipan, while the soft yeast dough provides the base for this special pretzel. Imagine the aroma of freshly baked orange-marzipan pretzels filling the kitchen, baking to a crisp on the outside while remaining soft and fragrant on the inside. The secret to the perfect texture is high-quality flour and proper proofing time. For extra aroma, you can grate a little lemon zest into the filling or drizzle orange syrup over it at the end of baking. This sweet treat is a perfect choice for Christmas, Easter, or any occasion when you crave something truly fragrant and homemade.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 25 min
Total 45 min
2900 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 10
⭕ 500 g All-purpose flour
⭕ 250 ml Milk
⭕ 25 g Fresh Yeast
⭕ 60 g Sugar
⭕ 5 g Salt
⭕ 80 g Butter
⭕ 1 Egg
⭕ 150 g Marzipan
⭕ 1 Orange zest
⭕ 50 ml Orange juice

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Warm the milk slightly, then crumble the yeast into it. Add one teaspoon of sugar and let it proof for 10 minutes. This step is essential for the dough to rise properly.

    2

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the proofed yeast mixture, the egg, and the melted butter. Knead until you get a smooth, elastic dough, which should take about 8-10 minutes by hand.

    3

    Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Tip: If it's rising slowly, place a bowl of warm water at the bottom of the oven and let the dough rise there.

    4

    Meanwhile, prepare the filling: zest the orange and combine it with the grated marzipan. Add a little fresh orange juice to achieve a spreadable consistency.

    5

    Once the dough has risen, divide it into 10 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long strip and spread with the orange-marzipan filling. Roll up the strips and shape them into pretzels. Important: always place the seam downwards to prevent them from opening during baking.

    6

    Place the pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise again for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) during this time.

    7

    Brush the tops of the pretzels with beaten egg and bake them until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Tip: For a glossy finish, brush them again with beaten egg 5 minutes before the end of baking.

    8

    Let the pretzels cool on a wire rack. Before serving, you can sprinkle them with powdered sugar, but they are fragrant and delicious on their own.