Lye pearls 500 g for lye cookies

Lye pearls 500 g for lye cookies

For that unmistakable shine, deep brown crust and typical savory taste: with lye pearls, you can make your own soda lye and give classic baked goods their characteristic look and unique aroma. Whether pretzels, pretzel rolls, pretzel sticks, plaits or creative variations such as pretzel croissants - the lye provides the fine, crispy crust and the unmistakable taste that you know from real lye baked goods. It is easy to use, but requires careful work: Slowly add the lye pearls to cold water - never the other way around - as this creates a reaction that releases heat. A common mixture consists of about 40 g of lye pearls to 1 liter of water. The solution heats up to around 30 °C. During preparation and application, suitable protective measures such as gloves and safety goggles should always be worn to protect the skin and eyes. After piece proofing, the slightly dried dough pieces are dipped into the lye for a few seconds or evenly coated with it. They are then left to drain briefly, finished with incisions or toppings as desired and baked straight away. The typical shiny surface and aromatic, richly browned crust develop during baking. The finished lye can be stored in a well-sealed, lye-resistant container and used several times. It is important to store it safely out of the reach of children. After use, the lye can be diluted and disposed of or neutralized with acids such as vinegar or citric acid before being disposed of. All utensils used should then be thoroughly cleaned with water. With the lye pearls for lye cookies, 500 g, you can bring a piece of traditional baking art into your kitchen. Simple dough pieces are transformed into pastries full of character with an unmistakable taste, crispy crust and deep shine - and it is precisely these small, perfectly baked moments that make baking so special.