Soft Pretzel Bites

What you need:

    • 1 1/2 cups warm water
    • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
    • 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
    • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
    • 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
    • Vegetable oil
    • 3 quarts water
    • 2/3 cup baking soda
    • 1 whole egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. cold water
    • 2 Tbsp. sugar
    • 1 tsp. cinnamon
    • Coarse kosher salt

Directions:

    1. In a stand mixer, combine water, sugar, yeast, and butter with a dough hook and let sit for 5 minutes.
    2. Add salt and flour. Mix on low speed until combined. Then increase to medium and continue kneading with dough hook for 3 to 4 minutes. If needed, add 1 Tbsp. more flour at a time until it no longer appears wet. You'll want the dough to be smooth and pull away from the sides of the bowl.
    3. Remove to a lightly floured surface and knead into a ball.
    4. Coat a bowl with vegetable oil and add dough. Turn to coat with oil. Cover with a clean towel and place in a warm spot until doubled in size for about 1 hour.
    5. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and add baking soda.
    6. Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll out into a 22-inch long rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.
    7. Boil pretzels in batches for about 30 seconds at a time. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto a greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
    8. Bake bites in a preheated 425 degree oven for 8 minutes.
    9. Mix together sugar and cinnamon.
    10. Remove from oven, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or with salt - I did half sweet, half salty.
    11. Bake for another 8 to 10 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Recipe from Kevin & Amanda

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