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Soft pretzel bites with cheese sauce.
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Pretzel Nuggets

Make these at home instead of heading to the food court. Soft and chewy, topped with salt, and perfect for dipping!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 533kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water about 110 degrees
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup bread flour may use all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • Kosher salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in both flours and the salt. Mix on medium speed, about 8 minutes, or until dough is soft, smooth, and elastic.
  • Transfer dough to an oiled bowl and let rise until doubled in a warm place free of drafts, about 1 hour.
  • Add the hot water and baking soda to a medium bowl and stir to dissolve the baking soda.
  • Grab a handful of dough and roll it into a long, thin snake, about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Dunk each piece in the baking soda solution using a slotted spoon. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to dry for about 30 seconds. Remove to a well greased baking sheet. When the baking sheet is full, set aside to rise for 15 more minutes.
  • Continue filling baking sheets with pretzel nuggets and bake, one sheet at a time, in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
  • Serve with warm cream cheese, queso dip, or your favorite sauce for dipping.

Notes

The water should be around 110-115 degrees when you add the yeast. If it's too cold, the mixture won't rise. If it's too hold, the yeast will die.
We like to let our dough rise in the oven with the door closed and the oven light on. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 9nuggets | Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 2283mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 5mg