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Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
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Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
  • 10 cups water (for the bath)
  • 2/3 cup baking soda (for the bath)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and salt. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy and fragrant.
  2. Add the melted butter and the flour to the yeast mixture. Using a dough hook or a sturdy spoon, mix until the dough starts to come together. If using a mixer, continue on low speed until the dough is smooth and clears the side of the bowl.
  3. Knead the dough by hand for about 5 minutes or in the mixer for 3 minutes until it is tacky but not sticky. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  4. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large pot, bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a rolling boil.
  5. Punch the risen dough down and turn it onto a lightly oiled surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope about 1 inch thick. Use a knife or bench scraper to cut the ropes into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
  6. Drop the bites into the boiling baking soda water in batches (about 10-15 at a time). Let them boil for 30 seconds, then remove them with a slotted spoon and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they don’t touch.
  7. Bake the pretzel bites for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are a deep golden brown. Remove them from the oven and let them cool for just a minute so you can handle them.
  8. While the bites are baking, mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Melt the 1/2 cup of butter in a separate bowl. Toss the warm pretzel bites first in the melted butter and then immediately in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.

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