German Soft Pretzels: A Twisted Alternative to Brewing
By: Jeff Renner
Fresh home-brewed beer cries out for a suitable culinary companion and sometimes the perfect match is a hot soft pretzel. Our favorite baker/brewer gives up the secrets long held by German bakers for making up a perfect brown, bread treat.
This recipe was originally published in the July/August 2002 issue of Zymurgy magazine. Please log in to access this content and view directly in our digital edition!
This recipe was originally published in the May/June 2024 issue of Zymurgy magazine. Please log in to access this content and view directly in our digital edition!
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