Sweet Delight's Bakery

Use a slightly underbaked, fudgy brownie base so the pretzels don't make it cakey. Toss pretzel pieces in a small amount of melted butter and a sprinkle of sugar before pressing some into the top of the batter — this helps them stay crisp after baking. For the caramel, cook sugar until amber, add cream and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Drizzle lightly to keep the balance between sweet and salty.

Pro Tip

If you want extra crunch on serving day, reserve a handful of pretzel pieces to scatter over the caramel just before presenting.

Mix matcha powder with flour.

Maple Glaze

• Whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp melted butter, and enough icing sugar to form a slow ribbon.
• Pour over the warm loaf so it seeps into the crumb yet sets with a gentle sheen.
• Finish with a pinch of smoked salt to brighten the sweetness.

Bake for 20 minutes.