Vegan Pretzel with Spinach Cheese Filling
Ingredients
Dough
- 250g flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 125ml water
- 25g vegan butter
- 0.5 yeast cube
Filling
- 50g fermented tofu
- 50g vegan cream cheese
- 50g vegan grated cheese
- 1 small garlic clove
- 100g spinach
Bath and toppings
- 30g baking soda
- margarine
- sesame seeds
Preparation
Dissolve half a yeast cube in 125ml warm water mixed with 25g vegan butter and add to 250g flour, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon salt, then knead for 10 minutes to form an elastic dough
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes
Divide the dough into 8 small balls of approximately 55g each and let them rise for another 30 minutes
Mix 50g fermented tofu, 50g vegan cream cheese, 50g vegan grated cheese, 1 small chopped garlic clove, and 100g spinach, and season to taste
Roll out each dough ball into a flat shape, distribute the filling in the middle, roll it up, and form into pretzels
Heat 1 liter of water in a saucepan until boiling, add 30g of baking soda, and lower the temperature
Carefully add the pretzels to the soda water using a slotted spoon and simmer for 30 seconds, then remove, drain, and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper
Spread a little margarine on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds
Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes