Cozy Soft Pretzel Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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Brown sugar, 1 tablespoon
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Active dry yeast, 1 packet (0.25 ounces)
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Warm milk or water, about 1½ cups (heated to 110-115°F)
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All-purpose flour, 4½ cups (add extra if it’s too sticky)
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Sea salt, finely ground (1 teaspoon)
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Melted butter (2 tablespoons, plus some more for brushing)
→ Boiling Solution
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Baking soda, ⅓ cup
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Water, about 9 cups
→ Topping
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Egg, 1 large whisked together with a tablespoon of water
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Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt for sprinkling on top
# Instructions:
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Combine the warm milk with sugar in a big bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the surface, and wait 5 minutes for it to foam up.
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Add flour, melted butter, and salt to the mixture. Knead for about 4 minutes by hand or use a dough hook until smooth. Add extra flour if the dough is sticky.
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Put the dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a wet towel, and let it sit for 20–30 minutes so it can double in size.
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Preheat your oven to 450°F and set up baking trays with parchment paper. Prepare the boiling water and baking soda mix.
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Split the dough into 12 sections. Roll each into a rope about ¾ inch thick, then cut them into 1-inch-long pieces.
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Boil the bites in small groups for 30 seconds and then transfer them to the lined trays.
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Brush each piece with the egg-and-water mixture, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 12 to 14 minutes until nicely golden.
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Optionally, brush hot pretzels with more melted butter and serve while warm.
# Notes:
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Tastes best when eaten while still warm and fresh out of the oven.
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You can choose between milk or water for the dough base.
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Adding another coat of melted butter will give more flavor.
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You can knead by hand or use a stand mixer, whatever works best for you.