Lattice Window Pretzel Layer (Print Version)

Stacked meats and cheeses topped with a woven pretzel lattice, garnished with fresh chives.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz sliced salami

→ Cheeses

03 - 3.5 oz sliced Swiss cheese
04 - 3.5 oz sliced sharp cheddar cheese

→ Base & Garnish

05 - 1 small baguette, sliced into thin rounds
06 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

→ Topping

08 - 40 to 50 regular-length, unbroken pretzel sticks

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the baguette slices in a single layer on a large serving platter or tray.
02 - Spread a thin layer of whole grain mustard evenly over each baguette slice.
03 - Distribute prosciutto, salami, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese evenly atop the baguette slices, slightly overlapping for a rustic and abundant presentation.
04 - Lay pretzel sticks horizontally across the layered ingredients, spacing them about 0.4 inches apart. Then weave pretzel sticks vertically over and under the horizontal sticks to form a lattice pattern.
05 - Sprinkle chopped fresh chives over the pretzel lattice to add color and freshness.
06 - Present immediately, allowing guests to break through the lattice and enjoy the layered combination.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes barely twenty minutes, so you actually get to enjoy your guests instead of staying glued to the stove.
  • Every bite gives you something different—the snap of pretzel, the tenderness of prosciutto, the sharpness of cheddar, all held together by that tangy mustard.
  • You can build it as little or as much as you want, and it tastes just as good whether you're feeding six people or making it for yourself.
02 -
  • Sogginess is your only real enemy here, so don't assemble this more than thirty minutes before serving—the baguette will start absorbing moisture and the pretzel will soften.
  • If you're adding a vegetarian version, roasted vegetables hold up better than raw ones because they're less likely to weep liquid onto the bread.
03 -
  • Chill your platter in the freezer for five minutes before assembling if your kitchen is warm—it keeps everything fresh and crisp longer.
  • If a pretzel stick breaks while you're weaving, just tuck it in and start fresh with a new one; nobody looks that closely, and it's not worth stressing over.
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