Pretzel Shape
Making a pretzel shape is easy when you know how.
Pretzel shape. Work from the middle of the dough and gently press outward as you roll to lengthen the rope. Breze is a type of baked pastry made from dough that is commonly shaped into a knot. Start by shaping the lump of dough into a cigar and then use the palms of your hands to roll it back and forth against the counter. Roll each ball into a snake and then twist to make a pretzel letter or other fun shape.
Divide dough into 12 pieces about the size of a walnut. Salt is the most common seasoning for pretzels complementing the washing soda or lye treatment that gives pretzels their. The traditional pretzel shape is a distinctive symmetrical form with the ends of a long strip of dough intertwined and then twisted back onto itself in a particular way. Place pretzels on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray.
Most pretzels have a signature shape that resembles a knot. In modern times pretzels come in a wide range of shapes. Apartment therapy roll the rope of dough as long as you can at least 18 inches or even a bit more. This video will turn a complicated looking shape into a simple trick.