Onion Pletzels Recipe

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Onion Pletzels
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Directions:

  1. Stack 2 baking sheets together and line the top one with parchment paper.
  2. Sprinkle with cornmeal and repeat with 2 more baking sheets.
  3. Set aside.
  4. For the dough, hand whisk the water and yeast together in the bowl of an electric mixer to dissolve the yeast.
  5. Stir in the sugar, salt and 3 1/2 cups of the flour and mix to make a soft mass.
  6. Knead with the dough hook on the lowest speed for 8 to 10 minutes, gradually adding more flour as needed to form a soft dough.
  7. Place the bowl inside a large plastic bag, loosely close, and let rest for about 45 minutes, until almost doubled in size.
  8. For the topping, soak the onion in hot water to cover for 15 minutes.
  9. Drain well and toss with the oil and poppy seeds.
  10. Set aside.
  11. Gently punch down the dough.
  12. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 8 portions.
  13. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  14. Stretch or roll each portion into a 4 to 5 inch oval or circle.
  15. Don't overwork the dough.
  16. Place on prepared baking sheets.
  17. Lightly glaze with the egg wash.
  18. Spoon about 2 TBs of the topping all over each pletzel and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  19. Place the baking sheets inside large plastic bags, close loosely and let riase for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
  20. Preheat oven to 450*F.
  21. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
  22. Let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes before removing from pans.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 810.99 Kcal (3395 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.74g 21%
Cholesterol 40.92mg 14%
Sodium 3490.11mg 145%
Potassium 467.56mg 10%
Total Carbs 145.2g 48%
Sugars 4.25g 17%
Dietary Fiber 6.04g 24%
Protein 26.77g 54%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 8.4mg 47%
Calcium 119.1mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 234.19 Kcal (981 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.97g 21%
Cholesterol 11.82mg 14%
Sodium 1007.85mg 145%
Potassium 135.02mg 10%
Total Carbs 41.93g 48%
Sugars 1.23g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 24%
Protein 7.73g 54%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2%
Iron 2.4mg 47%
Calcium 34.4mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.6
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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