Hot Pretzel Bites

By ctozzi

Ingredients

• 1 package dry active yeast
• 1 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• Coarse salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Details

Servings 8
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 Preheat oven to 425°F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2 In a large bowl, combine the yeast and warm water. Let sit until the yeast dissolves (about 2-3 minutes).

3 Stir the sugar into the yeast mixture until dissolved.

4 Add the flour and salt. Stir to combine. The dough will be crumbly. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead with floured hands until smooth.

5 In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg. Set aside.

6 Divide the dough into 5 portions. Working with one at a time, roll the dough balls out into ropes that are about 1 inch in diameter. Use a sharp knife to cut 1-inch lengths of dough.

7 Drop each of the dough pieces into the egg mixture and immediately transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Place them about 1/2 inch apart. Sprinkle with coarse salt.

8 Slide the tray into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat the process until all the dough has been cooked.

9 Melt the butter and brush all the pretzel bites with butter, then sprinkle with more salt.