German Soft Pretzels

Picture of German Soft Pretzels on baking sheet.

German Soft Pretzels Soft pretzels are a specialty of the Bavarian region of southern Germany.  They are  a popular snack item in the German beer halls throughout the year, and especially during Oktoberfest.  They are traditionally boiled in a water and lye bath to create the distinctive dark brown color and chewy exterior.  A safer alternative for home cooks is … Read More

Flour Power

Are you one of those people who prefer cooking to baking?  Even as professional chefs go, very few openly embrace both aspects…just watch some of the cooking competition shows on TV and you’ll very likely see the “headlights in the eyes of a deer” look from more than one contestant.  “Baking is too exact…it’s a science and cooking is an … Read More