Pretzel Bites Recipe
Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Served with cheese sauce for dipping.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Bites
Method
Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 3
- 4
Shape Pretzel Bites
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it into a long rope. Cut the rope into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil. Carefully drop the pretzel bites into the boiling water for about 30 seconds.
- 6
Bake
Remove the pretzel bites with a slotted spoon, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7
