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Pretzels

Snake Charmer’s Pretzels: Bread Shaped Like Snakes for a Magical Treat

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (includes rise time)
  • Yield: 8 snake pretzels 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These **Snake Charmer’s Pretzels** are whimsical, golden-baked treats shaped like playful snakes. Perfect for a **Festa Harry Potter**, Halloween, or any themed party, they balance fun presentation with classic pretzel flavor. With simple pantry ingredients, you can create bread shaped like snakes that double as edible art. Make them savory or sweet, decorate with candy eyes or olives, and watch them slither into the spotlight as your party’s most charming snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • ⅓ cup baking soda (for boiling water bath)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Sesame or poppy seeds (optional, for texture)
  • Candy eyes or sliced olives (for snake eyes)

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast: Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
  2. Make the dough: Add flour, salt, and butter. Knead until smooth (5–7 minutes). Cover and let rise 1 hour.
  3. Shape into snakes: Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a rope, taper ends into tails, and pinch one side into a head shape. Add candy eyes or olives.
  4. Boil: Bring 8 cups water + baking soda to a boil. Boil each pretzel snake for 30 seconds. Transfer to a lined baking sheet.
  5. Egg wash & bake: Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with seeds if desired, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  6. Cool & serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm with your favorite dips.

Notes

  • Keep dough ropes even for uniform baking.
  • The baking soda bath is essential for chewy pretzel texture.
  • Add food coloring to dough for green or red “spooky snakes.”
  • For sweet snakes, brush with butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar after baking.
  • Freeze shaped snakes before boiling if making ahead.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Baking, Halloween Recipes, Party Food, Appetizers
  • Method: Baking, Boiling
  • Cuisine: American, Party Recipes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pretzel snake
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Snake Charmer Pretzels, Bread Shaped Like Snake, Harry Potter Party Food, Halloween Pretzels, Magical Baking

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