Pretzel Bites
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Pretzel Bites
Description
This recipe starts with an active dry yeast dough made from warm water, brown sugar, salt, bread and all-purpose flours, kneaded to a smooth, elastic consistency and allowed to rise for at least 30 minutes. The dough is portioned into ropes, cut into bite-sized pieces, then briefly boiled in a warm baking soda water bath. This step creates the signature pretzel crust when baked.
The pieces are baked at 350°F until golden brown, then immediately coated in melted butter and rolled in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon, adding sweetness and warmth. The final result is bite-sized pretzels that balance a tender inner crumb with the slightly chewy and chewy crust typical of pretzels, complemented by the cinnamon sugar coating.
This recipe produces soft cinnamon-sugar pretzel bites ideal for snacking, dessert, or sharing. The baking soda bath and baking steps provide a traditional pretzel flavor and texture, while the butter and cinnamon sugar add a sweet finish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup water warm
- 1 1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 1/2 packages
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup bread flour
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups water warm
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- To taste salt coarse
- 4 ounces butter melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Sprinkle yeast on lukewarm water in mixing bowl; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt and stir to dissolve; add flour and knead dough until smooth and elastic. Let rise at least 1/2 hour.
- While dough is rising, prepare a baking soda water bath with 2 cups warm water and 2 tablespoons baking soda. Be certain to stir often.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Once the dough has risen transfer the dough to a lightly greased work surface, and divide it into six equal pieces. Roll the six pieces of dough into 12" to 15" ropes. Cut each rope crosswise into about 12 pieces.
- Pour the cooled baking soda solution into a pan large enough to hold the bites. Place the bites into the solution, gently swish them around, and leave them there for a couple of minutes.
- Transfer them to a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, and top with pretzel salt or sea salt. Bake the bites for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove them from the oven, and roll them in the melted butter. Toss with cinnamon-sugar once you've rolled the bites in the butter.
- Place the bites on a rack. If the bites aren't eaten immediately you should place them in an airtight container. The pretzel bites should be warmed before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1005mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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