last week i made soft pretzel bites for a party. they were so fun, so easy, and so good! the nuggets are chewy, and salty, and perfect for dipping. i could go on and on about how great they are...you just have to try them. they would be great as an after school snack, a fun recipe to try while your babysitting, or a great appetizer to bring to a casual potluck.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 C. warm water (for making dough)
2 t. light brown sugar
1 package active dry yeast
3 ounces unsalted butter (melted)
2 1/2 t. kosher salt
4 1/2 to 5 C. all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil
3 quarts water (for boiling dough)
3/4 C. baking soda
1 whole egg, beaten with 1 T. cold water
Coarse sea salt
Directions:
In a bowl combine water, sugar, melted butter and yeast. Mix until combined and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Add the salt and flour and mix until combined (if using a mixer put on low speed).
Once it begins to form a ball knead until the dough is smooth (3-4 minutes). If the dough appears too wet add a T. of flour.
Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a flat surface. Knead the dough into a ball with your hands.
Oil a bowl with vegetable oil add the dough and turn to coat with the oil. Cover the bowl with a clean towel until the dough doubles in size (about 1 hour)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and bring water solution to a boil.
Remove the risen dough and place on a flat surface, divide into 8 even pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope measuring about 22 inches. Cut the dough into 1 inch pieces.
Once pieces are cut, place small batches (15-20 pieces) in the boiling water solution (water + baking soda) for about 30 seconds. Remove with a large slotted spoon and place on an already sprayed cooking sheet. Make sure they are not touching. Brush the top of each piece with egg wash and season with course sea salt.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. They are best served warm.
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from Bobby Flay, as seen on What's Megan Making
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