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Pretzel Bites

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  • Prep 1 hr 30 min
  • Total 30 hr 0 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 8
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Although it takes a few extra steps in the kitchen, there's nothing better than preparing homemade classics; in this case, homemade pretzels. Even better, these pretzel bites can be brought to work and served as an appetizer or a perfect snack between meals or at school. But you don't have to eat them by themselves. You can pair them with cheese sauces, mustard (my favorite), dressings, or use them to top salads.
by Fernanda Beccaglia
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water, between 100ºF-110ºF
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt, optional
  • 2 tablespoons palm or coconut sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, or ghee
  • Extra virgin olive oil, to taste & to grease baking sheets

For boiling & baking the pretzels:

  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • Coarse sea salt

Directions

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    1
    In a bowl or cup, combine the water and package of dry yeast and let rest for about 10 minutes or until a foam forms on the surface.
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    2
    In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the butter and foamy yeast mix. Stir with your hands or a wooden spoon until dough has formed. On a clean, floured surface, knead the dough for 10 minutes.
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    3
    Transfer the dough to a bowl that has been greased with olive oil and let rest, covered with a towel, for 3 hours.
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    4
    Once the dough has doubled in size, divide it into 4 sections. Form strips with each piece and cut into 2-inch pieces. Form pretzels. Arrange them on 2 baking sheets, lined with pan-lining paper.
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    5
    Preheat the oven to 450°F.
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    6
    Bring the 6 cups of water with the baking soda to a boil. Drop 12 pretzels at a time into the water, and cook for about 30 seconds each batch. Remove bites and let dry on a paper towel. Immediately sprinkle with sea salt (if desired).
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    7
    Once all pretzels have been boiled, transfer bites to a greased baking sheet (baking tray coated with olive oil). Bake for about 10 minutes or until pretzels are golden brown. Remove and let cool before serving.
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    8
    Enjoy!

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Be sure the butter you use is soft and at room temperature, and that the water added to the yeast isn't too hot.
  • tip 2
    If the yeast doesn't foam, you will need to use another package and start over.
  • tip 3
    After the dough has risen you can leave it in the refrigerator (for up to 2 days) until you're ready to prepare the pretzels. You can also freeze it for up to a month.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

  • Although it takes a few extra steps in the kitchen, there's nothing better than preparing homemade classics; in this case, homemade pretzels. Even better, these pretzel bites can be brought to work and served as an appetizer or a perfect snack between meals or at school. But you don't have to eat them by themselves. You can pair them with cheese sauces, mustard (my favorite), dressings, or use them to top salads.
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