
Soft, pillowy, and dusted in a sweet 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 what gives each piece its signature chewy exterior and gorgeous golden color before it even hits the oven. When cravings strike during pregnancy, having a homemade option like this means no mystery ingredients, no preservatives, and no second-guessing the label on a store-bought bag. The cinnamon sugar finish ā a generous brush of melted butter followed by a toss in the sweet spiced mixture ā makes these feel genuinely indulgent without relying on anything that raises concern. They come out of the oven warm and fragrant, and honestly, serving them right away is the only way to go.
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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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