
Soft, chewy, and rolled in a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, these pretzel bites are the kind of snack that disappears fast. The dough comes together with just flour, yeast, salt, butter, and water ā nothing mysterious, nothing synthetic. That matters more than it sounds, because so many packaged snacks and even store-bought pretzels sneak in artificial dyes or color additives that have no business being in something this simple. Here, every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, and the gorgeous deep golden color you see on the finished bites comes entirely from the baking soda bath and a hot oven doing their thing. That classic pretzel chew and slightly alkaline crust is all chemistry, no shortcuts. Tossed warm in melted butter and a cinnamon sugar blend, they hit that perfect sweet-salty balance that makes them dangerously snackable. Serve them fresh out of the oven and watch them vanish.
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In a large bowl, stir together the yeast, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 1 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C). Let stand for 5ā7 minutes, until foamy and fragrant.
Add the flour, kosher salt, and 1 tbsp melted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5ā6 minutes, until the dough is smooth, slightly tacky, and springs back when poked. Return to the bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 45ā60 minutes, until roughly doubled in size.
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