Soft Pretzel Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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1 tablespoon of brown sugar
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4½ cups of all-purpose flour (plus extra if the dough is sticky)
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A package of active dry yeast (0.25 ounces)
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110-115°F warm milk or water (1½ cups)
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1 teaspoon of fine sea salt
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2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for brushing)
→ Boiling Solution
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⅓ cup of baking soda
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9 cups of water
→ Topping
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Whisked large egg with 1 tablespoon water
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Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt for sprinkling
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, stir together warm milk and sugar, sprinkle yeast, and wait 5 minutes until foamy
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Mix in flour, salt, and butter. If kneading by hand, do so for 4 minutes, or use a dough hook to form a smooth dough. Dust with more flour if sticky
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Cover dough in an oiled bowl with a damp towel, let it puff up for 20-30 minutes until it doubles in size
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Preheat the oven to 450°F, line pans with parchment, and prepare the boiling solution by mixing water and baking soda
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Divide dough into 12 portions, stretch into ¾-inch ropes, and slice into 1-inch chunks
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Drop dough bites into the boiling solution for 30 seconds each, then place them on your parchment-lined pans
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Brush dough bites with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown
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Brush freshly baked pretzels with extra butter if you like, and enjoy warm
# Notes:
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Tastes best freshly baked and still warm
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You can use either milk or water for the dough
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Brush with extra butter after baking for extra flavor
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You can knead the dough by hand or let a mixer do the work