Pear and Cinnamon Pretzels
The Pear and Cinnamon Pretzel is a true classic in Hungarian cuisine, built on the foundation of yeast dough, but transformed into a truly tantalizing sweet treat with the magical combination of pear and cinnamon. The pear's soft sweetness and the cinnamon's warm, spicy flavor create a perfect harmony, highlighting the dough's tenderness. Imagine the aroma of freshly baked Pear and Cinnamon Pretzels filling the kitchen, as the cinnamon and caramelized sugar exude a wonderfully spicy scent. This sweet treat is an ideal choice for family gatherings, holidays, or a pleasant afternoon tea. You can even mix the pear in fresh, but it is worth steaming it a little to make it even softer and juicier.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Warm the milk, crumble in the yeast, add a teaspoon of sugar, and let it proof for 10 minutes.
2
In a bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the proofed yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
3
Peel the pears, remove the core, and dice them into small cubes. Add them to the dough and knead well to incorporate.
4
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5
Once the dough has risen, divide it into 12 equal portions and shape them into pretzel shapes.
6
Place the pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for another 15 minutes.
7
Brush the pretzels with beaten egg, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. This will give the pretzels a delicious spicy flavor and a beautiful golden-brown color.
8
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake the pretzels for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
9
Let the pretzels cool on a wire rack and serve. The sweet cinnamon flavor and the pear delicacy create a perfect pairing.
