Pretzel Bites Recipe
Delicious soft pretzel bites served with a choice of dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Bites Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 3
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 5
Shape the Pretzel Bites
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 1 inch thick, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- 6
Prepare the Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and baking soda to a rolling boil. Carefully drop the pretzel bites into the boiling water for about 30 seconds.
- 7
Transfer to Baking Sheet
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pretzel bites onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush them with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 9
Serve
Let the pretzel bites cool slightly before serving with your choice of dipping sauce.
