Pretzel Nubs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Savory Toppings
Sweet Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Once the yeast is frothy, pour it into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Boiling
- 4
Shape Pretzel Nubs
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces about the size of a golf ball. Roll each piece into a small nub shape.
- 5
Boil Dough
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the baking soda. Drop the pretzel nubs into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove them and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Baking and Topping
- 7
Bake
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the pretzel nubs and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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