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Cinnamon sugar pretzel bites

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

These Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites are soft, fluffy and highly addictive. They are perfect after-school snack for the kids or as a game-day treat.
Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rising Time:: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: bread, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Servings

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • cups All purpose flour
  • teaspoon Instant Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Lukewarm Water

For the Baking Soda Bath:

  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Baking soda

Other Ingredients:

  • As needed Sparkling Sugar
  • 6 tablespoons UnsaltedButter, melted
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

Make the Dough:

  • Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Add ⅞ cup of lukewarm water and mix. Knead until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Add more water if needed. This takes about 10~12 minutes with stand mixer and 7~8 minutes by hand. Cover and set aside to rise for 30 minutes.

Make the baking soda bath:

  • In the meantime, bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the baking soda, mix well and turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool to lukewarm or cooler.

Make Cinnamon Sugar:

  • Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and keep ready.

Make Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper.
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into 12"~15" long log. Cut the log into 12 equal size pieces.
  • Pour the baking soda mixture into a large bowl and add all the dough balls. Swish them around for 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle the bites with the sparkling sugar and bake for 12~15 minutes or until the pretzel bites are golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and roll them in melted butter. Immediately take them out and roll them in cinnamon sugar. Place them on cooling rack. Enjoy them warm or store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Substitute some of the all purpose flour with whole-wheat, spelt or other whole grain flours. I use up to 1 cup of whole grain flour.
  • To make vegan pretzel bites, use melted vegan butter.
  • Instead of making bites, you can make mini pretzels instead. Simply cut each log into 4 equal parts and roll into pretzel shape.
  • Here are a few ideas to make pretzel bites with different flavors:
    • plain savory - sprinkle the dough with coarse kosher salt, bake and roll in the melted butter.
    • sprinkle buttered bites in some everything bagel seasoning.
    • sprinkle parmesan cheese or Italian herbs or even ranch seasoning.
  • These are best eaten warm, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat them briefly in the microwave before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 5bites | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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