Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of homemade pretzel bites! These warm, fluffy morsels are perfectly golden-brown, sprinkled with coarse sea salt, and ready to be dunked into your favorite sauces. Perfect for movie nights or snacking with friends, this easy recipe promises a satisfying chew that everyone will love. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a batch of these delectable bites fresh from the oven in no time!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water and brown sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the bites: Punch down the dough, divide into small pieces (about 1-inch), and roll into balls.
- Prepare baking soda bath: Boil 10 cups of water with baking soda; drop pretzel bites in batches for 30 seconds each, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- Bake: Place bites on a baking sheet, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg