Soft and chewy. I like to dip them in cheese or mustard. A great movie watching snack.
SMALL BATCH SOFT PRETZEL BITES
(makes 20)
Pretzel Ingredients:
*1/2 cup + 2 teaspoons warm water
*3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
*1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
*1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
*1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Water Ingredients:
*1 1/4 quarts water
*1/3 cup baking soda
Topping Ingredients:
*1 egg yolk beaten
*1 teaspoon water
*kosher salt
Pretzel Directions:
~In a small bowl, combine 1/2 + 2 teaspoons warm water, 3/4 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
~Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon yeast over top.
~Allow to sit for 10 minutes to proof (bubble/foamy).
~In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
~Make a well in the center of the flour.
~Pour yeast mixture into the well.
~Mix to form dough.
~Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth (or use dough hook on your mixer).
~Lightly oil and medium mixing bowl.
~Add pretzel ought to oiled bowl, and turn so that all side get a layer of oil on it.
~Cover with plastic wrap or a clean damp towel until dough is doubled in size (about 1 hour).
~Divide dough into 2 equal pieces.
~Roll each section into a rope about 24 inches long.
~Cut each rope into 10 pieces.
~Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
~Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Topping Directions;
~In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and 1 teaspoon water together.
Boil Directions:
~Bring 1 1/4 quarts of water to a boil.
~Stir in 1/3 cup baking soda.
~Carefully drop in pretzel dough and boil for about 15-20 seconds flipping them as they cook.
~Remove from water and set on prepared cookie sheet.
~Brush some of the egg mixture over top of each pretzel bite.
~Sprinkle desired amount of kosher salt over top.
~Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a dark golden brown.
