Twisted dough

I decided to make pretzels for two reasons: I just got my second COVID-19 vaccine shot and kneading dough might help ease the arm pain, and two, if I were to feel unwell tonight or tomorrow, at least I have something to munch on. I originally planned to make six savory and six sweet pretzels but decided against the sweet ones. When I don’t feel well, sweet stuff makes me feel worse.

Modified recipe: https://thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk/recipes/all/paul-hollywood-pretzels/:

1. I did not have enough milk so I used whatever milk I had, then added yogurt with a little water to make up the 280ml.

2. I also did not have malt extract so I used molasses as a substitute.

3. Instead of dropping the pretzel into boiling water with bicarbonate of soda, I brushed the solution (1/4 cup of warm water + 3/4 tsp of baking soda) onto the pretzels directly, just like you would egg wash.

4. Savory topping:

   1. 2 tbsp of coarse roasted garlic gray salt

   2. 1 tsp of onion powder

   3. 1/2 tsp of rosemary

   4. 1/2 tsp of thyme

   5. 1 tsp of cayenne pepper

Despite all the modifications I made to Hollywood’s recipe, it turned out amazing! The warm pretzels were soft and flavorful.