Breastfeeding Friendly Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
Soft, chewy, and rolled in a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, these pretzel bites are the kind of snack that disappears fast ā and for good reason. The dough comes together with simple pantry staples like flour, yeast, butter, and salt, so you know exactly what's going into every bite. That quick dip in a baking soda bath is the secret behind the signature chewy crust and gorgeous golden color you'd expect from a real pretzel. When you're nursing and your body is working overtime, having a satisfying, homemade treat made from wholesome, recognizable ingredients is genuinely reassuring. No mystery additives, no preservatives ā just warm, pillowy bites you tossed together yourself. The cinnamon sugar finish adds just enough sweetness to make these feel indulgent without going overboard. Serve them straight from the oven while they're still warm and fragrant, and don't be surprised if the whole batch is gone before you sit back down.
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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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