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Homemade Pretzel Bites
Homemade Pretzel Bites with a creamy cheddar cheese dipping sauce! Popable and super addicting these homemade pretzel bites will go fast!
👥 60 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 15m⏳ Prep: 1h🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- baking sheet
- oven
- whisk
- pan
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
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Homemade Pretzel Bites
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Add yeast and water to a stand mixer with the dough hook attached or a large bowl if mixing by hand. Stir and allow to rest for ⏱️ 1 minute.Add salt, sugar and butter to the stand mixer and stir until combined.
cups warm water1 1/2water1 tablespoonsalt2 teaspoonsunsalted butter (melted and cooled)5 tablespoonsunsalted butter2 tablespoonssalt and pepper
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Add in flour, 1 cup at a time on low speed. If dough is still sticking to the bottom add more flour. I do a tablespoon at a time.
cups all purpose flour (plus more if needed)4 1/2flour2 tablespoons
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Knead the dough for ⏱️ 5 minutes in the stand mixer. (If you do not have a stand mixer knead by hand)
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Shape into a ball and place the dough in a large bowl lightly coated in oil.Cover with a kitchen towel and place in a warm area for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two large baking sheets with silicone baking mats. Set aside.Cut dough into 6 sections.
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Roll each section into a long rope. (About 20 inches long)Cut into 1 1/2 inch bite size pieces.
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Boil 9 cups of water with the baking soda.Drop 8-10 pretzel bites into the water at a time making sure not to over crowd. Cook for ⏱️ 20 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure the bites aren't touching.
cups warm water1 1/2water1 tablespoon
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Combine the egg and water and whisk until combined.Brush egg wash over each pretzel bite.
egg1cups warm water1 1/2water1 tablespoon
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Sprinkle with sea salt and bake for ⏱️ 15 minutes or until golden brown.Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for a couple of minutes on the pan.Serve with cheese sauce and enjoy!
salt2 teaspoonsunsalted butter (melted and cooled)5 tablespoonsunsalted butter2 tablespoonssalt and pepper
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Cheese Sauce
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add in flour and whisk until combined. Continue to whisk for ⏱️ 1 minute.Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously until thickened, ⏱️ 2-3 minutes. Take off of the heat and stir in cheese.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
cups all purpose flour (plus more if needed)4 1/2flour2 tablespoonsmilk1 cupsalt2 teaspoonssalt and pepper
Nutrition Facts
calories
60 kcal
fat Content
2 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
366 mg
protein Content
2 g
cholesterol Content
9 mg
carbohydrate Content
8 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
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