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The Flat PretzelDisaster

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It was my turn to demonstrate how to make the perfect homemade pretzels to my Culinary students.I prepared and baked my pretzels. They were FLAT as a pancake. What could have happened??

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I need help figuring out why my pretzels did not raise. How embarrassing for me!Please help me figure it out.

Recipe - Ingredients

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F) 1 packet active dry or instant yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 10 cups water ⅔ cup baking soda 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water Coarse sea salt, for topping

Recipe - Method Part 1 of 2

Dough Preparation (20 minutes): Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix with a wooden spoon or in a stand mixer with a dough hook until combined. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Dough Rising (1 hour): Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled in size. During this time, discuss the science of yeast and dough rising. Introduce a mini-activity like a yeast experiment with sugar and warm water in a clear cup to show the bubbling action.

Recipe - Method Part 2 of 2

Shaping and Boiling (20 minutes): Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape it into a pretzel. Bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil in a large pot. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then place on the prepared baking sheets. Baking and Finishing (15 minutes): Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg yolk and water mixture. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow the pretzels to cool slightly before serving.

Match ingredients with their roles in dough rising

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A. Acts as a food source which helps it grow and produce carbon dioxide more quickly

B. ferments the sugars in the dough, producing carbon dioxide gas. This gas gets trapped in the dough, causing it to rise

C. regulates yeast activity, preventing the dough from rising too quickly

D. hydrates the flour, allowing gluten to form and providing the medium for the yeast to ferment.

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Yeast

Salt

Sugar

Water

What is the ideal water temperature for activating yeast?

120-130° F

75-85° F

105-115°F

90-100° F

A. Sugar

B. Salt

C. Water

D. Flour

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Per the recipe, drag the ingredients to activate yeast correctly in the correct order.

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What is a common mistake that prevents dough from rising?

Did not beat the egg long enough

Used wax paper instead of parchment paper

Adding too much baking soda

Not kneading the dough enough

The dough was left to rise for 2 hours but did not rise at all. The yeast was not expired, and the water temperature was correct. What is wrong?

I covered it

The room was too cold

Added the salt with the flour

The dough was divided

What did I do wrong?

Let's take a look now at how I made the pretzels. What did I do wrong?

Which yeast is expired? I used the one on the left side

What did I do wrong to end up with a flat pretzel?

Added water to the yeast

Added the sugar to the yest and flour

Added the salt to the flour

Added egg to the yeast

Which photo is correct? I did the one on the left.

I kneaded the dough for 20 minutes. Was this the correct amount of time?

It came time to divide the dough. It had risen, so I punched it down. Was that correct to do?

Absolutely

Gosh No

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You figured out what I did wrong!! YAY!!

Wrong!

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1 - C

2 - A

3 - D

4 - B

1 - B

2 - A

3 - D

4 - C