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Crispy roasted potatoes with sea salt served with creamy dipping sauce on a white platter. Perfect comfort food for gatherings.

Pretzel Bites

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water about 100°F
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 9 cups water for boiling
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • Coarse sea salt for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
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  • Stir in the salt and melted butter. Gradually add the flour until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a splash more water to bring it together. If it is too sticky, add a bit more flour.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for 4-5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest for about 20 minutes, or until slightly puffed.
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  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Roll the rested dough into 6 ropes about 1-inch thick and cut each rope into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
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  • In a large pot, combine 9 cups of water with the baking soda and bring to a boil. Working in batches, drop about 8-10 dough pieces into the boiling water for roughly 20 seconds.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pieces to a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt. Bake for 15 minutes or until the bites turn golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 3050mgFiber: 3g
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