Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F (218°C). Turn the oven to broil and bake for 5 more minutes to brown the tops. Watch closely to avoid burning. I do the 5 minute broil no matter if I do step 5 or not. First, combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the yeast, warm water, and oil in a bowl and allow it to rest for a few minutes to activate and foam up a little. The ingredient list for this white trash recipe is super simple. Plus, if you don't have everything listed on hand, you can easily swap most of those ingredients out for ones that you have readily available in the pantry. Start by melting your white chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler. If you’re using a microwave, stir it every 30-40 seconds to stop it overheating and scorching.

Make ahead: the prepared pretzel dough can be stored in a covered bowl in the refrigerator for up to a day or wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw the dough in the refrigerator overnight and then allow it to come to room temperature and rise a little before continuing with the shaping and poaching. Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels: Skip the coarse salt topping. Bake as directed. Meanwhile, melt 4 Tablespoons (60g) of unsalted or salted butter (your choice). Brush the baked and warm pretzels with melted butter then dip the tops into a mix of cinnamon and sugar. I usually use 3/4 cup (150g) of granulated sugar and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Cinnamon sugar pretzels are best served that day because due to the melted butter topping, they become soggy after a few hours. Roll the dough into a rope with an even diameter. My ropes were twenty inches long. This measurement will depend how large you want the pretzels. Once you have your long rope, take the ends and draw them together so the dough forms a circle. Twist the ends, then bring them towards yourself and press them down into a pretzel shape. See above for link to visual instructions. Food-grade sodium hydroxide is considered safe to consume but can be dangerous if not used properly, so it’s typically used only in food processing plants. If you want to make pretzels, you can substitute baking soda to achieve a similar flavor and texture ( 1, 3). SUMMARY But, you don't have to wait until Christmas to enjoy this white trash recipe! You really can make this white chocolate trail mix any time of year with whatever colored sprinkles you want.You can do this in a stand mixer with a dough hook, using a hand mixer, a food processor with a dough blade, or even by hand (though that’ll take a bit longer and be more hands-on prep). Be careful not to let them poach for longer than 20 seconds, though, or it can impact the flavor negatively. Step 6: Bake them Using a double boiler, melt your sweet chocolate. Some may choose to use a microwave-safe bowl, but I’ve always preferred on double-boiler used on my stovetop.

Before they go into the oven slash each pretzel with a sharp knife in the chunky middle part. This gives them the real-deal bavarian pretzel look!Let them rise for about 30 minutes in a warm place but don’t cover them! You want the surface of the dough to dry out to get the perfect texture and prevent it from soaking up the baking soda (or lye) wash. When the pretzels have risen place them next to an opened window or outside for a few minutes so the surface dries out even more because of the breeze. You can also use a fan to achieve the same result. Next, add all of the cereal, pretzels, and lightly salted peanuts into the large mixing bowl of melted white chocolate. Mix with a rubber spatula until everything is combined and then add in some of the M&Ms and sprinkles. Pretzels are a type of bread typically made from wheat or rye flour and a few other ingredients, such as yeast, sugar, salt, water, and butter. Now, to make this white chocolate trail mix extra festive, I went the extra mile and used red and green M&Ms to compliment the holiday sprinkles. But, you don't have to go as far as I did with the holiday cheer. These white chocolate peppermint pretzels are so easy to make, which makes them perfect for an easy holiday dessert or homemade gift.

Lye: This food-grade lye (Sodium Hydroxide) is traditionally used to make pretzels, but you have to be very careful when using it because it is dangerous (you can also use it as a drain cleaner). I prefer using baking soda even so the result is not as great (not as deeply colored) but the pretzels taste like the real deal without the danger.My favorite part about this holiday treat is that you can make it days in advance and it tastes just as delicious as the day you make it! So, if you make the white chocolate trail mix ahead of time, you can be all prepared to grab this treat and head out to your holiday party in a flash. These simple white chocolate covered pretzels are one of my favorite no-bake treats. They're made with 3 ingredients, take less than an hour from start to finish, and are a fun activity to do with your kids! Sprinkles: Any kind will work as long as they're small. No one likes big, hard chunks of sprinkles, so I like using rainbow or nonpareils.