
Soft, chewy, 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 pantry staples ā flour, yeast, butter, and salt ā and a quick baking soda bath is what gives each bite that signature pretzel chew and deep golden crust. No specialty ingredients, no nuts of any kind, just straightforward baking that delivers seriously satisfying results. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, packaged snacks and bakery treats can be a minefield of shared equipment warnings, so making these from scratch is a genuinely stress-free alternative. The cinnamon sugar finish is simple but absolutely irresistible ā warm butter brushed on fresh from the oven, then tossed until every bite is coated and fragrant. These are best served warm, but honestly they rarely last long enough to cool down.
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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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