I was looking for some easy recipes for baked goods. I've always said that I'm not a baker. I do bake, but it's not my specialty. I ran across a recipe for pretzel bites from King Arthur Flour. The instructions seemed a little daunting, but they are really easy when you understand the steps. I wasn't aware that boiling the dough for about 30 seconds was the way they achieve their golden-brown color. I really had fun with this recipe. It's easy and really a quick recipe! Pretty good for my first time, I think.
I love pretzels!
The dough came together quickly
and needed no adjustments.
I let the dough rest for 30 minutes,
while I prepared the water bath.
I had to work quick with the boiling water process,
so I didn't get a picture.
Sprinkled with Kosher Salt and then
baked at 400 degrees for 18 minutes.
They are crunchy on the outside,
and soft on the inside. Delicious!
Dough:
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon soft unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 cup water
1 1/2 to 2 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup baking soda
Mix and knead the dough ingredients together. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Drop the pretzel bites, about six at a time, into the water bath. Cook for 30 seconds, then return them to the baking sheet using a slotted spoon or spider, and sprinkle with salt.
Bake the pretzel bites for 18 to 22 minutes, until they're a deep golden brown. Remove the pretzel bites from the oven, and serve with your favorite mustard, honey mustard or cheese sauce.
I've never cooked with a water bath! Oh, man, I gots to try this luveee! xo
ReplyDeleteI just love serving and eating bite sized recipes and this one looks delicious. These pretzels would be a hit at any event!
ReplyDeletei'm always meaning to try making pretzels...this is a good reminder!
ReplyDeleteI'm heading into the kitchen right now to try out this recipe. I love baking/cooking any type of yeasty goodies. It's a classic in our home especially during the holidays.
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