Soft Pretzel Bites

Name: Soft Pretzel Bites
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: German,American
Ingredients: 1 cup (226 grams) water; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons); 3 cups (362 grams) all-purpose flour, divided, more for the work surface; 1 teaspoon fine salt; 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, more for greasing; 1/2 cup baking soda; 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons pretzel salt or flaky sea salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup milk; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, more to taste; 1 pinch salt, more to taste

Chewy homemade soft pretzel bites paired with a savory cheese dip make an irresistible snack for any gathering.

⭐ 3.8 (19 reviews) Prep: 30 minCook: 20 minTotal: 120 minYields: 10 servings

Category Tags:

Snack

Cuisine Tags:

German American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Line two baking sheets with lightly greased parchment paper.
Start boiling a large pot of water.
Combine water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl; let foam for 10 minutes.
Stir in 2 cups flour until smooth.
Add remaining 1 cup flour, salt, and melted butter; knead for 7 minutes with a dough hook or 10 minutes by hand until soft and tacky.
Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (45-60 minutes).
Punch down dough, transfer to a floured surface, and divide into 4 equal pieces.
Roll each dough portion into a 10-12 inch log, then slice into 1-inch pieces; cover with a damp towel.
Slowly add baking soda to boiling water and reduce heat to medium.
Add 9-10 dough pieces to water, swirl for 15 seconds, then transfer to prepared baking sheets, spacing 1.5 inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough.
Sprinkle salt on damp dough. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
While pretzels bake, melt butter in a medium saucepan.
Add flour, dry mustard, and black pepper; whisk constantly for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Gradually whisk in milk; continue whisking until thickened (2-3 minutes).
Stir in cheese until smooth, then add hot sauce and salt to taste.
Serve dip immediately with warm pretzels.