tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post5207363256783728112..comments2024-03-27T20:43:30.859+01:00Comments on Cooking vegan food up north.: Soft pretzels.Fannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04602918200534337170noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-73828321192140463092010-11-13T04:02:56.585+01:002010-11-13T04:02:56.585+01:00Those pretzels look so perfect! Yum!Those pretzels look so perfect! Yum!Monique a.k.a. Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06891192731456230615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-42025706577725776282010-11-12T14:23:07.240+01:002010-11-12T14:23:07.240+01:00I must admit, I have never attempted pretzels...ev...I must admit, I have never attempted pretzels...even though I *AM* Bavarian! :P I did eat an apple-stuffed pretzel at Oktoberfest (in Munich!) once, though...yum.Chef Amber Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751332126011127621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-69076957957440504562010-11-11T18:54:49.922+01:002010-11-11T18:54:49.922+01:00Mihl:Yeah, I read that, but decided to take a shor...Mihl:Yeah, I read that, but decided to take a short-cut and do the baking soda thing. But I've heard that the lye is what give them the characteristic flavour? Oh well, mine were super tasty so I'm satisfied.Fannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04602918200534337170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-5330261738296191812010-11-11T18:48:48.157+01:002010-11-11T18:48:48.157+01:00These look great! I love to make pretzels. I even ...These look great! I love to make pretzels. I even bought some sodium hydroxide for the lye. This is used for traditional German pretzels. But to be honest, yours look as good.Mihlhttp://www.seitanismymotor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-19603421888312661062010-11-11T10:20:49.961+01:002010-11-11T10:20:49.961+01:00They look so professional! I always thought pretze...They look so professional! I always thought pretzels where boiled in salt water? Not that I'd know anything about making pretzels, I've been too intimidated to make them myself, you make it look like a piece of cake. :)<br /><br />I've been having the same daylight issues, it's such a pain.Islaborghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554094296204868979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-22273363591501399982010-11-10T22:52:26.433+01:002010-11-10T22:52:26.433+01:00Canuck: Um.. I guess you could use your hand so ge...Canuck: Um.. I guess you could use your hand so gently put them in the water, but when you take them up you could use tongs carefully or two wooden spoons, they gets a lot firmer after boiling a little while!Fannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04602918200534337170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-27329427922162885832010-11-10T22:45:53.618+01:002010-11-10T22:45:53.618+01:00How have I gone this long without one of those wir...How have I gone this long without one of those wire mesh deep fat fryer/bagel boiling tools? These look great, wanna try making them sometimes. I'll have to dip them into the scalding hot water using my hands though.canuckhttp://vegankitchendiaries.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-12124470008922292052010-11-10T22:38:30.451+01:002010-11-10T22:38:30.451+01:00This is on my list to make. And when I have patie...This is on my list to make. And when I have patience too. Yours look fab. By the way, If i had 'The Wire' on I would not be in the kitchen, the whole series was astounding. What an insight.Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-79011547817226996502010-11-10T22:16:02.702+01:002010-11-10T22:16:02.702+01:00panda and cadry: You should definitely make some! ...panda and cadry: You should definitely make some! It was SO easy I almost couldn't believe it. <br /><br />jd: I'm gonna watch the last episode from season 4 tonight, then start on season 5 tomorrow! I love it.Fannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04602918200534337170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-47143506507728889312010-11-10T21:58:41.474+01:002010-11-10T21:58:41.474+01:00Ahh yes, I find myself in a similar situation with...Ahh yes, I find myself in a similar situation with the lighting. I need to start using a tripod as well. Your photos are always so so lovely.<br /><br />Hehe. I like the bananas in the mug on your counter.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05254701671612015976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-16681639724240037762010-11-10T20:02:06.119+01:002010-11-10T20:02:06.119+01:00Ooo, very cool! There's something so therapeut...Ooo, very cool! There's something so therapeutic about making pretzels, isn't there? <br /><br />Yours look lovely...<br /><br />Also, how absurdly fantastic is "The Wire?!" I LOVE that show! What season are you on?jdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832801488088658735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-23726827094431886862010-11-10T19:50:04.411+01:002010-11-10T19:50:04.411+01:00How neat! I'd never thought about making my o...How neat! I'd never thought about making my own pretzels. Very cool!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540096101362814987.post-22423714172402770922010-11-10T19:26:31.304+01:002010-11-10T19:26:31.304+01:00That looks so nicely shaped. I've never attem...That looks so nicely shaped. I've never attempted pretzels at home, despite the abundance of vegan recipes. One day, one day.panda with cookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577743164633869792noreply@blogger.com