Soft Homemade Pretzel Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough Base

01 - Warm milk or water (1½ cups, 110-115°F)
02 - Brown sugar (1 tablespoon)
03 - Active dry yeast (1 0.25-ounce package)
04 - All-purpose flour (4½ cups, plus more if needed)
05 - Melted butter (2 tablespoons, plus extra for brushing)
06 - Fine sea salt (1 teaspoon)

→ Boiling Solution

07 - Water (9 cups)
08 - Baking soda (⅓ cup)

→ Topping

09 - Large egg (1, whisked with 1 tablespoon water)
10 - Pretzel salt or coarse sea salt for sprinkling

# Instructions:

01 - Mix warm milk and sugar in large bowl, sprinkle yeast on top and let foam for 5 minutes
02 - Add flour, melted butter, and salt. Knead by hand 4 minutes or mix with dough hook until smooth, adding flour if too sticky
03 - Place dough in oiled bowl, cover with damp towel, let rise 20-30 minutes until doubled
04 - Heat oven to 450°F, line baking sheets with parchment. Boil water and baking soda solution
05 - Divide dough into 12 pieces, roll each into ¾-inch ropes, cut into 1-inch bites
06 - Boil bites in batches for 30 seconds each, transfer to prepared pans
07 - Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, bake 12-14 minutes until golden
08 - Optionally brush hot pretzels with extra butter, serve warm

# Notes:

01 - Best served fresh and warm
02 - Can use milk or water for dough
03 - Optional extra butter brush for more richness
04 - Can be kneaded by hand or with stand mixer

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