Fastenwähe (Carnival Caraway-Seed Pretzel Of Basel)

Fastenwähe (Carnival Caraway-Seed Pretzel Of Basel)


1. Mix in a bowl milk, butter, sugar and half of the flour.

2. Add yeast, mix well again and let stand for 5 minutes.

3. Add the rest of the flour, the salt and form a soft dough.

4. Make 12 portions and form with each a 15 cm long oval roll.

5. Flat the rolls and make 4 5cm long opposite cuts (as shown in the photo).

6. Toss with your hands and place on your trays (I use 2 of them).

7. Swirl yolk and water together and brush on the breads.

8. Top with caraway seed.

9. Keep for about 2 hours in the cold oven or until they double their volume (keeping a bowl with warm water in the oven helps the breads to rise better).

10. Take out of the oven and preheat the oven at 200°C (heat and timing are basing it on convection oven).

11. Place a fireproof bowl with hot water in the oven and bake the breads of the first tray for 15-20 minutes until golden. Repeat with the other tray.

12. Let cool on a grade end enjoy them.

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