Description
Soft, chewy Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites perfect for game day snacks with cheese sauce.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 package active dry yeast
3 ounces unsalted butter melted
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil
3 quarts water
1/3 cup baking soda
1 egg + 1 tablespoon water
Coarse sea salt
Cheese sauce ingredients included
Instructions
1. Mix water, sugar, yeast, and butter. Let sit 5 minutes.
2. Add salt and flour. Mix and knead dough.
3. Let dough rise for 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 425°F.
5. Boil water and add baking soda.
6. Divide dough, roll, and cut into bites.
7. Boil bites for 30 seconds.
8. Place on baking sheet, brush egg wash, add salt.
9. Bake 15–18 minutes until golden.
10. Prepare cheese sauce and serve.
Notes
Optional cinnamon sugar variation available.
Adjust frosting consistency as needed.