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Nutritional Values
350kcal
8gProtein
55gCarbs
11gFat
2gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Butter Pretzel
How to order / say it
Say it
Butterbrezel — [butter-bret-sel]
Order
I'd like the butter pretzel, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne die Butterbrezel, bitte.
Say locally
A freshly baked pretzel sliced and spread with butter.
Why try it?
The Butterbrezel, a soft pretzel with butter, is a cornerstone of Munich's bakery culture, enjoyed by locals as a breakfast or snack item. It's a symbol of daily life in Bavaria.
How it tastes
The pretzel features a crunchy exterior with a soft, doughy interior. Sliced and spread with creamy butter, it provides a comforting balance of salty and rich flavors.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
The Bavarian pretzel's origins trace back to the Middle Ages, under monastic influences. Butterbrezel evolved as a popular offering in bakeries by the 19th century, emphasizing Munich's artisan bread-making tradition.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g flour
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🧂 10 g salt
- 🌾 7 g yeast
- 🧂 300 ml water
Method
- 1 Mix flour, yeast, salt, and water to form dough.
- 2 Let rise until doubled in size.
- 3 Shape into pretzels, bake at 200°C for 15 minutes.
- 4 Slice and generously spread with butter.
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