Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe
Make Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Baking Soda Bath
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with melted butter. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Boiling
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 6
Shape Pretzel Bites
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces, about 1-inch each. Roll each piece into a ball.
- 7
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
- 8
Boil Pretzel Bites
Carefully drop 5-6 pretzel bites into the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.