Pretzel Bites Recipe
Make Pretzel Bites Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Baking Soda Solution
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Baking Soda Solution
- 5
Prepare Solution
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Slowly stir in 0.5 cups of baking soda until dissolved.
Shaping and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Shape Pretzel Bites
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into small pieces (about 1 inch each). Roll each piece into a ball.
- 8
Boil Pretzel Bites
Drop the dough balls into the boiling baking soda solution for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 9
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Serving
- 11
Serve Warm
Remove pretzel bites from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.