PARISIAN PLETZEL

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Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     Bread     Herb     Onion     Fall     Kosher

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup lukewarm water
1 scant tablespoon (1 package) active dry yeast
4-5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 scant tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup cold water
1 medium onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
coarse salt

Steps:

  • Mix the water with the yeast in a large glass bowl. Add 4 cups of the flour, the eggs, 1/4 cup of the oil, the sugar, and the salt to the yeast mixture. Stir well, then turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until smooth, adding more flour if necessary. Let the dough rise, covered with a towel, for 1 hour in a greased bowl. You can also leave the dough in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375° and grease 2 cookie sheets.
  • Divide the dough into 8 balls and roll or flatten them into rounds about 5 inches in diameter. Place 4 pletzel on each cookie sheet and gently press down the centers. Brush with water and sprinkle each with about 2 tablespoons diced onions leaving a 1/2-inch border. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over the onions and sprinkle with the poppy seeds and some kosher salt. Let sit for 15 minutes, uncovered.
  • Bake the pletzels for 20 minutes, switching from top to middle rack after 10 minutes, or do them in 2 shifts on the middle rack. Then stick them under the broiler for 1 minute, keeping a sharp eye on them, to brown the onions. If you don't have a broiler, raise the heat to 550° and put each sheet on the top rack for 2 minutes or so.

Nr Nijam
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I love how this recipe can be customized to your own taste. You can add different fillings, glazes, and toppings to create your own unique Pletzel.


Nhlanhla Emmanuel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover puff pastry. The Pletzel is quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Afro lloyd
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I've made this Pletzel several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert to serve at a party or potluck.


Uman Bhai
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The Pletzel is absolutely delicious and it's perfect for a special occasion.


Jonathan Dye
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I'm not a big fan of pastries, but this Pletzel was surprisingly good. It was light and flaky, and the filling was just sweet enough.


Keitesi damalie
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dessert. The Pletzel can be made in under an hour and it's always delicious.


Asrafu Zaman
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I made this Pletzel for a special occasion and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I even got requests for the recipe.


Emmanuel Nii Adjin Lartey
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted almond flour for the hazelnut flour in this recipe. The Pletzel still turned out great!


Ashiq Hussain
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Qari Ilyas
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my Pletzel didn't turn out as flaky as I expected. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Kleptoz2
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The Pletzel turned out dry and crumbly, and it didn't have much flavor.


Jam sohail Sohial
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The Pletzel is always light, flaky, and bursting with flavor.


Lonny Sakaria
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made the Pletzel with different fillings, such as chocolate, fruit, and cream, and it always turns out delicious.


Collin Sibisi
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This is one of the best pastry recipes I've ever tried. The Pletzel was perfectly golden brown and had the most amazing flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


FF JoyFK
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I was a bit skeptical about trying this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The Pletzel was a huge hit at my party and everyone was asking for the recipe.


XxkittygachaxX
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The Pletzel turned out so light and airy, it was like eating a cloud! I'll definitely be making this recipe again and again.


mustaqeem
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even as a beginner baker, I was able to create a beautiful and tasty Pletzel without any hassle.


Noneth wU glitch
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This Parisian Pletzel recipe was an absolute delight to make! The result was a deliciously flaky pastry with the perfect hint of sweetness. My family and friends couldn't get enough of it.