Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
Soft, pillowy, and rolled in a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, these pretzel bites are the kind of snack that disappears the moment they hit the table. The dough comes together with just flour, yeast, water, salt, and a little butter ā nothing complicated, nothing hidden. That short dip in a baking soda bath is what gives each bite its signature chewy crust and deep golden color straight out of the oven. Because every ingredient here is a simple pantry staple, there are no cured meats, processed additives, or preservative-laden shortcuts to worry about ā just clean, wholesome baking from scratch. The cinnamon sugar finish is as straightforward as it gets: melted butter, sugar, and ground cinnamon tossed together right before serving. These are best enjoyed warm, when the coating is still slightly sticky and the inside is tender and soft. Whether you're making them for a crowd or just treating yourself, this is comfort food you can feel genuinely good about.
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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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