Description
Valentine’s Day Pretzel Bites are the perfect blend of soft, warm dough and a sprinkle of coarse salt, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. These bite-sized delights are not only easy to prepare but can be paired with various dips, from creamy cheese sauce to sweet chocolate. Whether you’re surprising your loved one or indulging yourself, these pretzel bites will surely win hearts and satisfy cravings.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for an hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Punch down the risen dough, divide into 24 pieces, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels.
- Boil water with baking soda in a saucepan. Dip each pretzel bite in the boiling solution for 30 seconds before placing on the baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel bite (30g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg