Yield: 60 pieces
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 C Milk (warmed to 110° F)
- 2 T Butter
- 3 T Brown Sugar
- 2 1/4 TSP Yeast
- 1 tsp Salt
- 3 C Flour
- 1 T Butter (for greasing the bowl)
- 1/2 C Baking Soda
- 9 C Boiling Water
- 1 tsp Coarse Salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add 1 C milk (warmed to 110° F), 2 T butter, 3T brown sugar, and 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- Mix thoroughly
- Let rest for 10 minutes to allow the yeast to bloom
- Add 1 tsp salt and 3 C flour
- Knead in a mixer for 6-10 minutes or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic
- Grease large bowl with 1 T butter
- Place dough in bowl, cover, and wait 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size
- Divide dough into 6 equal parts
- Prepare 9 C boiling water and ½ C baking soda; simmer until ready to use
- Roll each piece of dough into a 24” log
- Cut into bite-sized pieces, approximately 2”
- Place pieces into boiling water for no more than 1 minute – This step gives the pretzel their distinctive color, crispy outside, and chewy inside.
- Put pieces onto parchment paper lined pan
- Sprinkle pieces with salt
- Bake at 400° F for 10 minutes or golden brown
- Brush with melted butter and enjoy
Go Rogue by rolling dough in Cinnamon Sugar for delicious Cinnamon Sugar Bites