Pre-Ferment

Ingredients American oz/lb Bakers %
Water 1 lb 100
Whole White Wheat Flour 1 lb 65.7
Fresh Yeast 1.5 oz 34.3
Total 2 lbs, 1.5 oz 42

Final Dough

Ingredients American oz/lb Bakers %
Whole White Wheat Flour 4 lbs 80
Sponge 2 lbs, 1.5 oz 42
Water 1 lb, 12 oz 35
Salted Butter 6.5 oz 8
Sugar Granulated 1.5 oz 2
Sea Salt 1.5 oz 2
California Raisins 1 lb, 4 oz 25
California Golden Raisins 1 lb, 4 oz 25
Small Walnut Pieces 1 lb 20
Total 11 lb, 14.5 oz 239

Procedure

Pre-Ferment
Mixing Time 3 minutes on 2nd gear
Dough Temp 82°F
Fermentation Time & Temp 1 hour, 85°F

Final Dough
Mixing Time & Speed 2 minutes in 1st gear, 12 minutes in 3rd gear, after adding fruit and nuts mix for 30 seconds in 2nd gear.
Dough Temp 82°F
Fermentation Time -
Fermentation Temp -
Folding If Needed -
Dividing Weight 6 oz
Resting Time 5 minutes
Make Up Roll out strip 2 feet with tapered ends and twist into pretzel.
Proofing Time 1 hour. Dip in caustic soda solution, top with sugar.
Proofing Temp 90°F
Proofing Humidity 90%
Type of Oven Any
Baking Temp 350°F
Baking Time 18 minutes
Steam If Needed none
Finished Product Weight 5.5 oz

 

Formulation courtesy of Gary Gottenbusch, Servatii Pastry Shop