Beef Free Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
Soft, chewy, and rolled in a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, these pretzel bites are the kind of snack that disappears within minutes of hitting the table. The dough comes together with just flour, yeast, butter, water, and salt ā a beautifully simple lineup that happens to be completely free of any beef-derived ingredients, no label-checking required. The real magic happens in the baking soda bath, which gives each little bite that signature pretzel chew and deep golden crust before they ever see the oven. Once they're baked to a rich, dark brown, a quick brush of melted butter and a generous toss in cinnamon sugar turns them into something that tastes like a soft pretzel and a churro had the best possible collaboration. They're best served warm, straight from the bowl, when the sugar is still slightly crisp and the inside is pillowy and tender. Whether you're feeding a crowd at a game day spread or just craving a cozy afternoon treat, this recipe delivers serious bakery-level results from your own kitchen.
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6 servings
For the dough
- 1 Ā½ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water (110Ā°f / 43Ā°c)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the baking soda bath
- 8 cups water
- ā cup baking soda
For the cinnamon sugar coating
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Ā½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Ā½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, stir together the yeast, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 1 cup warm water (110Ā°F / 43Ā°C). Let stand for 5ā7 minutes, until foamy and fragrant.
- 2
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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