Pretzel Bites Recipe
Soft pretzel bites served with cheese sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Bites
Cheese Sauce
Method
Pretzel Bites
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture along with the melted unsalted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 4
Shape Pretzel Bites
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces (about 1-inch each). Roll each piece into a ball.
- 5
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add baking soda. Carefully drop each pretzel bite into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Bake
Place the pretzel bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cheese Sauce
- 7
Make Roux
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- 8
Add Milk
Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 9
