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Auntie Anne's-Style Soft Pretzel Bites on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Auntie Anne's-Style Soft Pretzel Bites

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp coarse salt
  • 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter

Method
 

  1. Mix warm water, yeast, and brown sugar; wait 6 minutes until foamy.
  2. Knead in flour and kosher salt for 7 minutes until smooth. Cover; rise 45 minutes.
  3. Shape into 6 ropes; cut each into 8 bite-size pieces.
  4. Simmer baking soda in 8 cups water. Boil bites in batches for 20 seconds; drain on a lined sheet pan.
  5. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush bites and add coarse salt. Bake at 425°F for 11 to 14 minutes until brown; brush with melted butter.