Soft Pretzel Bites
Snack · American
Chewy, salty, golden pretzel bites with a warm cheddar dipping sauce, ballpark snacking without leaving the couch.
Recipe code 28NRKB · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup baking soda
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 6
Stir the yeast and sugar into 1 cup warm water, wait 5 minutes until foamy, then mix in the flour, salt, and melted butter into a soft dough.
- Step 2 of 6
Knead 5 minutes, cover, and let rise 30 minutes until puffy.
- Step 3 of 6
Heat the oven to 425°F, roll the dough into ropes, and cut into 1-inch bites.
- Step 4 of 6
Boil 8 cups water with the baking soda and dunk the bites in batches for 20 seconds, then drain onto a lined sheet pan.
- Step 5 of 6
Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with salt, and bake 12 to 14 minutes until deep brown.
- Step 6 of 6
Whisk the milk and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, then stir in the cheddar until smooth and serve alongside.