Pretzel Bits Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

Soft pretzel bites served with cheese sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add salt and flour, and mix until a dough forms.
2
Knead the Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
3
Shape the Pretzel Bites
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it into ropes. Cut the ropes into bite-sized pieces.
4
Boil and Bake
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil, and add baking soda. Boil the pretzel bites for 30 seconds, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
6
Prepare Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook until thickened. Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.