Arabic Pretzels (Baqsam) Recipe

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Arabic Pretzels (Baqsam)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups warm water
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp anise seed or 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 cup sesame

Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water + sugar.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients, milk powder + flour + (aniseed or the cumin).
  3. Mix all together and knead for 10 minutes.
  4. Cover and let rise until double for around 30 minutes.
  5. Punch down.
  6. Roll the dough into rectangle 10 x 20 cm and cut into 3 cm strings.
  7. Fold the string and role gently with hand in sesame, shape it the way you like or leave as sticks.
  8. Place on greased cookie sheet, cover and allow to rise for 10 minutes.
  9. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes. Reduce to 120°F for another 10 minutes to let it dry if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 88.32 Kcal (370 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.63g 4%
Cholesterol 0.86mg 0%
Sodium 4.66mg 0%
Potassium 54.83mg 1%
Total Carbs 13.57g 5%
Sugars 1.15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 4%
Protein 3.08g 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 265.07 Kcal (1110 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.89g 4%
Cholesterol 2.59mg 0%
Sodium 13.98mg 0%
Potassium 164.56mg 1%
Total Carbs 40.73g 5%
Sugars 3.46g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.98g 4%
Protein 9.24g 6%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Iron 3.9mg 7%
Calcium 155.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.8
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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