Vyborg pretzel
12 servings
60 minutes
Vyborg pretzel is a true symbol of ancient Russian baking traditions. Its roots go back centuries when bakers in Vyborg created this aromatic and exquisite dessert. The pretzel has a soft, airy crumb and a golden crispy crust covered with sweet sugar glaze with subtle notes of vanilla and lemon. Its dough harmoniously intertwines the aromas of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric, giving the pastry a refined spicy flavor. This treat is perfect for tea time, creating warmth and comfort at home. Vyborg pretzel can be served as an independent delicacy or paired with hot beverages to enjoy its delicate taste and rich aromas.
1
Take 300 grams of flour, prepare the dough by dissolving yeast in water. Place in a warm place for 3.5–4 hours.
- Wheat flour: 1 kg
- Dry yeast: 10 g
2
Add the remaining flour, butter, salt, egg, 100 grams of sugar, and spices. Knead a stiff dough and set aside for 60–90 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 1 kg
- Butter: 100 g
- Salt: 12 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Sugar: 300 g
- Vanilla: to taste
- Ground ginger: to taste
- Cinnamon: to taste
- Turmeric: to taste
3
Divide all the pretzel dough into pieces of 100 grams, roll them into ropes, shape the pretzels, and let them rest for 1-2 hours.
- Wheat flour: 1 kg
4
Preheat the oven to 200–220 degrees. Brush the pretzels with egg. Place in the oven for 15–20 minutes.
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
5
Mix egg whites, 200 grams of sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until a smooth glaze forms and cover the finished products with it.
- Egg white: 1 piece
- Sugar: 300 g
- Vanilla: to taste
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon