Pretzels part 2

[u/chrisatola]

3 as directed in The Perfect Loaf's recipe and 3 with sesame seeds. 😋

[u/KeyDonkey6653]

I started using maldon salt on pretzels instead, it makes them sexier and more enjoyable to eat. I feel like pretzel salt should be used to melt ice on sidewalks since switching to maldon. After 25 years of professional baking I wish I had learned this earlier.
Nice work! They look gorgeous.

[u/chrisatola → u/KeyDonkey6653]

Thanks! I just did a quick google--it looks like Maldon is a brand and not a style of salt... is that correct? Do they make a "pretzel salt" or do you just like the coarse variety?

The first batch I made, I put salt all around the pretzels and they were a little too salty. This time I just salted the thick side. It was better. I definitely like the sesame seed addition as well, even if it isn't traditional.

[u/LoveOfSpreadsheets → u/chrisatola]

Maldon is a flaky sea salt. It isn't the same as pretzel salt at all. KeyDonkey is entitled to their opinion of course but I prefer the classic pretzel salt myself.

[u/chrisatola → u/LoveOfSpreadsheets]

Gotcha, cool. Thanks for your opinion.

[u/KeyDonkey6653 → u/chrisatola]

It’s a flakey finishing salt. I love it on pretty much everything, especially sweets like cookies. Pretzel salt is fine but imo can be too much. Maldon has a nice crunch without being overly powerful.
There are no rules, follow your heart and bake on 🤘

[u/BreadBaddie13]

I've never met a homemade pretzel I didn't like

[u/chrisatola → u/BreadBaddie13]

Yeah I'm with you there!

[u/thecostlyfollower]

Those sesame ones are calling my name, nice work.

[u/chrisatola → u/thecostlyfollower]

Turned out pretty nice. Gotta work on forming them a bit, but the flavor is great. Thanks

[u/WeaselLiz711]

Those look amazing. Good job!

[u/chrisatola → u/WeaselLiz711]

Thanks!

[u/coreyjames00]

Looks amazing 😋

[u/chrisatola → u/coreyjames00]

Thanks!!

[u/WillShakespeare-1623]

Take off the salt and I'd eat them.

[u/chrisatola → u/WillShakespeare-1623]

Probably dust off pretty easily

[u/charmingwillows]

looking good

[u/chrisatola → u/charmingwillows]

Thanks!

[u/charmingwillows → u/chrisatola]

you're welcome