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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Baking Solution
Toppings
Dipping Sauce
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups), sugar (1 tbsp), and active dry yeast (1 tbsp). Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Create a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and vegetable oil (2 tbs). Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). 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 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick, then cut each rope into 1-inch pieces to form pretzel bites.
- 6
Prepare Baking Solution
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add baking soda (2 tbs) and stir to dissolve.
- 7
Boil Pretzel Bites
Carefully drop the pretzel bites into the boiling water, cooking them for about 30 seconds on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 8
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serving
- 10
Serve
Remove the pretzel bites from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with spicy mustard (1 cup) for dipping.
