
Soft, chewy, and rolled in a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, these pretzel bites are the kind of snack that disappears fast ā whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself on a cozy afternoon. The dough comes together with pantry staples like flour, yeast, butter, and salt, so there's no need to stress about hidden allergens lurking in a store-bought version. The real magic happens in the baking soda bath, which gives each bite that signature pretzel chew and deep golden crust before they ever hit the oven. Once they're out and still hot, a generous brush of melted butter followed by a toss in cinnamon sugar takes them somewhere between a soft pretzel and a churro ā and that's a very good place to be. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can bake with total confidence and focus on what really matters: eating them warm. These are best served fresh out of the oven, but honestly, they rarely last long enough to cool down anyway.
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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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