Are you ready for some inspiration to start your week off right? Today Pretzels are most well known for being an on its own dish, but as the crisp autumn air settles in, we wanted to give some ideas on how to use Pretzels using seasonal autumnal vegetables and fruits to upmarket your menu.
To celebrate the season, we’re showcasing how to use our Ditsch pretzel range in innovative ways. As the leading pretzel supplier throughout Germany, Ditsch delivers authentic, high-quality pretzel products, now available right here in New Zealand!
While classic pretzels are always a great option, there are so many more ways to enjoy them. Here are some ideas tailored to the autumn season, incorporating fresh, seasonal ingredients:
Creating anything to do with Pretzels is a hard basket in New Zealand, we aren’t accustomed to eating this delicious German Treat as the rest of the world is. At Emma-Jane’s we know the real value of a pretzel and how to create it to put on your menu whether it is plated or for a grazing table.Â
Our biggest top tip is to make sure you serve your pretzel warm! The Pretzel can be served Sweet or savoury by adding either salt or a sugar mix onto the bread.
- Â Cut your Pretzel in half Length wise and spread warmed pretzel with a whipped butter, a sprinkle of salt and hot honey for an indulgent toast like meal
- Use as a dipper for a creamy pumpkin and/or Kumara soup, perfect hearty autumn lunch
- The Base for a good cheese board is a bread, use the Pretzel with a warmed Brie, roasted Walnuts and Feijoa chutney
- Offer a sweet twist by dusting with Cinnamon Sugar serving with an apple compote and Crème Fraiche
Our Pretzel Baguette is starting to become a favourite bread choice with our customers, its beautifully dense outside with a fluffy interior is made perfectly a sandwich choice.
-  Create an autumn-inspired pretzel sandwich with smoked salmon, horseradish crème fraîche, and rocket.
Stuff with caramelized onions, smoked chicken, and brie for a warm, melty sandwich.
- Â Use as a side to hearty autumn stews, such as slow-cooked venison with kumara mash.
Serve toasted with roasted pumpkin, feta, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a seasonal café option.
The Pretzel Burger Bun is the new “thing”, forget about your brioche buns and make a lasting impression with your customers by adding the Pretzel burger bun to your menu!
Elevate autumn burgers with slow-cooked pulled pork, caramelized apple slaw, and a hint of smoked cheddar.
Use as a base for a gourmet lamb burger with rosemary aioli and beetroot relish.
Create a breakfast burger with crispy bacon, poached egg, and a spiced apple compote.
Fill with roasted venison, blackberry chutney, and blue cheese for a high-end seasonal offering.
Use in a plant-based burger with a spiced kumara patty, avocado, and pickled onions.
With the arrival of autumn, fresh local produce like kumara, caramelized pumpkin, and juicy apples are at their peak, making now the perfect time to incorporate seasonal flavours into your offerings. Match it with one of the Emma-Jane’s Foodservice Products in our range!
Learn about the Supplier!
A look into our NEW supplier “Ditsch”
The Legacy of Pretzels Ditsch is one of the newest suppliers of Emma-Jane’s Foodservice and much like our company, it
