Game Day Pretzel Bites

Written By Shelby Kranyak

“Mmmmm Mmmmmm Mmmm” - My three year old and also me - proving that these are the perfect crowd pleaser for everyone! I ate so many when we were testing this recipe that I still can’t button the top of my pants but they’re so good I can’t wait to do it again!

Apologies in advance because this is not a food blog so my recipe sharing might not be as smooth as others but I will try my hardest to share how I made these yummies and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!!

Directions:

  • Dissolve one pack of yeast in 1.5 cups of warm water and gently stir until mixed in (about one minute)

  • Add 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp brown sugar and 2 tbsp melted (but not hot) butter into the water and yeast mixture - gently stir

  • In a large bowl, slowly add 3 cups of flour to the liquid mixture stirring with a wood spoon as you combine

  • When the dough is forming into one large lump (not sure what else to call it!), move to a floured surface and start kneading with extra flour for about four minutes

  • Leave dough in a bowl for about ten minutes to rise

  • While dough is rising: preheat the oven to 425, beat 2 eggs and set aside in a bowl, cover two baking pans with parchment paper or a baking mat and start boiling 8 cups of water with 2/3 cup baking soda

  • Back to the dough! Cut your dough ball into 8 sections, roll out each section like you’re making one of those snakes out of play-doh and then cut your snake into ~ 2 inch pieces

  • If the water and baking soda mixture is boiling, then start dropping your pieces of dough into the boiling water - let the pieces sit in the water for ~ 15 seconds and scoop out with a slotted spoon and immediately place on the prepped baking sheets

  • Use a brush to brush the egg mixture over the pieces on the baking sheet and top with either sea salt or cinnamon and sugar

  • Pop in the oven for 12 - 15 minutes

  • Serve hot and enjoy! * Tip: if you’re making cinnamon and sugar bites then I suggest sprinkling a little melted butter on the bites as soon as they’re removed and then topping with a teeny bit of sea salt - YUM *

Shelby Kranyak
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