Soft Pretzel with Mustard

A soft pretzel with mustard is a warm, chewy, salted bread snack, traditionally shaped into a knot and served with a tangy mustard dip. It is a classic street food and stadium snack originating from Germany, where it is known as 'Brezel'.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates for energy, with a moderate amount of protein from the wheat flour. A typical serving provides roughly 300-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	62 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	1050 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	4.8 mg
Folate	95 mcg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Manganese	0.8 mg

Per 1 medium pretzel (113 g) with 1 tbsp mustard · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The unique, glossy brown crust of a soft pretzel is achieved by briefly dipping the shaped dough in a baking soda or lye solution before baking, a process called 'pretzeling' that creates its signature texture and flavor.