Fastenwähe (Carnival Caraway-Seed Pretzel of Basel)
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The Fastenwähe or Fastenwaje is a carnival caraway-seed pretzel. We get to enjoy it in the region of Basel only around this time of year.
The Fastenwähe made it's very first appearance way back in the year 1554 in the Swiss Rheinfelden 20 km away from Basel (Switzerland).
More about history (in german): http://www.foodnews.ch/x-plainmefood/30_produkte/Fastenwaehe.html
Toss with your hands and place on your trays (I use 2 of them).
07Swirl yolk and water together and brush on the breads.
08Top with caraway seed.
09Keep for about 2 hours in the cold oven or until they double their volume (keeping a bowl with warm water in the oven helps the breads to rise better).
10Take out of the oven and preheat the oven at 200°C (heat and timing are basing it on convection oven).
11Place a fireproof bowl with hot water in the oven and bake the breads of the first tray for 15-20 minutes until golden. Repeat with the other tray.