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Buttery Pretzel Bites

Buttery Pretzel Bites

Discover my easy Buttery Pretzel Bites recipe. A sweet, nutty cinnamon twist on classic nut rolls with a simple press-and-bake method.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 ml lukewarm milk
  • 80 g granulated sugar
  • 20 g fresh yeast or 1/4 oz packet active dry yeast
  • 60 ml neutral oil like vegetable or canola
  • 1 egg separate yolk for later
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar or 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 500-520 g all-purpose flour about 4 cups + 2 tbsp
  • 1 tbsp soft butter

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling pin
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife or dental floss
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Wake up the yeast by stirring sugar and fresh yeast into lukewarm milk until dissolved.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, oil, egg white, and vanilla, then gradually add flour until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth, then knead in soft butter.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the nut filling by mixing ground and chopped hazelnuts, sugar, vanilla sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl, then adding melted butter and milk to combine.
  6. Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface and spread the filling, leaving a small border.
  7. Roll the dough tightly from one long side and seal the seam, then cut into strips about 1.5 inches wide.
  8. Press the handle of a wooden spoon into the center of each roll to create the scroll shape.
  9. Place scrolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with an egg wash made from the reserved yolk mixed with water or milk, and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to create a glaze and drizzle over the rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to swap hazelnuts for any nuts you have on hand, like walnuts or pecans.
This dough can be made ahead by refrigerating it overnight or freezing for up to a month. Rolls store beautifully in an airtight container for 2-3 days or can be frozen.
Consider adding chocolate chips or fruit for a fun twist on the filling!
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