Paraben Free Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
Soft, chewy, and rolled in a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, these little pretzel bites are the kind of snack that disappears fast. The dough comes together with just a handful of pantry staples ā flour, yeast, butter, salt, and water ā so you know exactly what's going into every bite. That short dip in a baking soda bath is the secret to that signature pretzel chew and golden crust, and it works beautifully without any additives or preservatives you'd find in a packaged version. For anyone keeping a close eye on synthetic preservatives like parabens, homemade baked goods are one of the easiest wins because you control every ingredient from start to finish. Fresh out of the oven, they get brushed with melted butter and tossed in cinnamon sugar while still warm, so the coating clings perfectly. They're best served right away, but honestly, getting them to last long enough to cool down is the real challenge.
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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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