Description
These delicious, soft Pretzel Bites are perfect for snacking or serving at parties. Lightly salted and served with your favorite dipping sauce, they are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups warm milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
9 cups water
½ cup baking soda
1 large egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Gradually mix in warm milk and melted butter until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth, then let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring water and baking soda to a boil.
- Divide the dough into small pieces and roll them into bite-sized balls.
- Carefully drop the dough balls into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove them and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Make sure the water is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast. Serve warm for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 pretzel bites
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Pretzel Bites, soft pretzels, snack, baking, American cuisine