Caffeine Free Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
Soft, chewy, and rolled in a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, these little bites are the kind of snack that disappears from the bowl before it even hits the table. The dough comes together with just flour, yeast, salt, butter, and water ā nothing complicated, nothing that's going to keep you up at night. A quick dip in a baking soda bath is the secret behind that signature pretzel chew and gorgeous golden crust, and it takes less than a minute per batch. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine, so there's no label-reading required and no swapping anything out. The cinnamon sugar finish is simple but completely irresistible ā warm butter soaks into the crust just long enough for the sugar to cling to every bite. These are perfect for an afternoon snack, a party spread, or honestly just a cozy weekend baking project when you want something that smells incredible and tastes even better.
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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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