Soft Pretzel Bites

In this instructable, I will show you how to make soft pretzel bites.

For this recipe, you will need:

4 1/2 c all-purpose flour

1/2 c baking soda

6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tbsp light brown sugar

1 pack of active dry yeast

coarse sea salt

2 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 c warm water + 1 tbsp water

1 egg

In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 c warm water, brown sugar, yeast, butter and let set for five minutes.

Now add in the salt and flour and mix in until your dough is formed.

Remove the dough from the bowl and knead for a few minutes.

Coat the sides of a large bowl with vegetable oil, then place the dough in the bowl, coating all sides of the dough with the oil and cover the bowl.

Place in an oven that is not preheated, but does have the oven light turned on. Proof dough in oven for an hour.

Remove the dough from the oven and roll it out.

Cut the dough into bite-sized pieces.

Bring 3 qts of water to a boil, and slowly add the baking soda to the water (add too much at once, it will boil over).

Put a few of the pretzel bites in (about 10) boil for 30 seconds and remove the bites with a slotted spoon.

Place the bites (spaced apart, not touching) on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

Mix the egg with 1 tbsp water.

Coat your bites with the egg wash. Top the bites with the coarse salt.

Place in an oven that's been preheated 425° for 10 minutes, or until golden.

If you make these, let me know what you think!