Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl, whisk your warm milk, brown sugar, and salt.
- Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and melted butter to the yeast mixture, stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 4 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 20-30 minutes.
- Punch the dough down, turn it out onto a lightly oiled surface, and divide it into 12 pieces.
- Roll each piece into a long rope and cut into 1-inch bites.
- Bring water and baking soda to a rolling boil in a large pot.
- Carefully lower the dough bites into the boiling water for exactly 30 seconds and lift them out with a slotted spoon.
- Place the boiled bites on parchment-lined baking sheets, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake in a preheated 450°F oven for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush hot bites with more melted butter and transfer to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Notes
Weigh your flour for the best results; too much can make the bites dense.
The boiling step cannot be skipped, as it’s essential for the texture and flavor.
Space the pretzel bites on the baking sheet to ensure they stay crispy.
Try toppings like garlic powder, sesame seeds, or coarse sugar after the egg wash.
Serve with dips like mustard, cheese sauce, or marinara for a delicious pairing.
For variations, consider sweet cinnamon sugar bites or cheesy stuffed bites!
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