Brie Stuffed Pretzel Bites

By lorik

Ingredients

• Finishing:
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 6 ounces Brie
• 8 cups water
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• Coarse salt, as needed

Details

Servings 40
Adapted from purewow.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Make the pretzel bites: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, mix the flour with the sugar, yeast and salt to combine, 15 to 20 seconds. Add 1¼ cups warm water and the melted butter, and mix on low speed for 3 minutes.

2. Increase to medium speed and mix for 4 minutes more. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise until it has nearly doubled in size, about 1 to 1½ hours.

3. Divide the dough into 40 even pieces. Divide the Brie into 40 pieces (they should be small, about 1 teaspoon each).

4. Press each piece of dough flat and place a piece of Brie in the center. Roll the dough around the Brie and pinch well to seal on all sides.

5. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

6. To finish the pretzels: Combine 8 cups water and baking soda in a large pot* and heat over medium heat until the baking soda is fully dissolved.

7. Dip each pretzel bite into the baking-soda water for about 30 seconds. Transfer to the pretzels to the prepared baking sheets, seam side down.

8. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water to combine. Brush the egg wash generously over each piece and then garnish with coarse salt.

*Do not use a hard anodized pot as any drips of the baking soda/water solution could discolor the pot.

9. Bake until the bites are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes and serve warm.