Pretzel Bites Recipe
Make Pretzel Bites Recipe in just 1h 15m. 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
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1 cup) and granulated sugar (1 tablespoon). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (1 tablespoon) over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 teaspoon). Make a well in the center and add the melted butter (2 tablespoons) and the foamy yeast mixture. Stir until a dough starts to form.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Boiling
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 5
Shape Pretzel Bites
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into small pieces (about 1-inch each) and roll each piece into a ball.
- 6
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring the water (10 cups) to a boil. Once boiling, add the baking soda (1 cup) carefully to avoid splatter.
- 7
Boil Pretzel Bites
Drop the pretzel bites into the boiling baking soda bath in batches, cooking for about 30 seconds each. Remove with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking and Finishing
- 8
Top with Butter and Salt
Brush the boiled pretzel bites with melted butter (4 tablespoons) and sprinkle with coarse sea salt (1 tablespoon).
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.