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Lost Bread Co Pretzel Shortbread Recipe

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Description

Lost Bread Co is a bakery in Philadelphia that has been serving delicious pastries and bread for years. One of their popular items is the Pretzel Shortbread, which is a perfect combination of salty and sweet. This recipe is a copycat version of their famous Pretzel Shortbread, and it's so easy to make at home!

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is around 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the crushed pretzels.
  6. Form the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disk.
  7. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  9. Cut the dough into desired shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  11. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

This recipe makes about 24 cookies, depending on the size of your cookie cutters. You can store the Pretzel Shortbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They also freeze well, so you can make a big batch and save some for later.

Nutrition Info

This recipe contains approximately:
  • Calories: 143
  • Total Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 24mg
  • Sodium: 88mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 1g

Recipes FAQ

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

You can use salted butter, but you may want to reduce the amount of salt in the recipe to compensate.

Can I use a food processor to make the dough?

Yes, you can use a food processor to mix the dough. Just be sure not to overmix it, or the cookies may become tough.

Can I use gluten-free flour?

You can try using a gluten-free flour blend, but the texture of the cookies may be different.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure your butter is at room temperature before beginning the recipe.
  • Don't overmix the dough or the cookies will become tough.
  • Chilling the dough before rolling it out will make it easier to work with.
  • You can use any shape cookie cutter you like, but pretzel shapes are especially fun.
  • If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet instead.

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