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easy homemade pretzel bites

From BHG Test Kitchens

Start off with store-bought pizza dough. A delicious snack in less than an hour.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 32 pretzel bites
Author Rosemary Stelmach

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pizza dough
  • 5 cups water
  • 1/3 cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • coarse salt, for sprinkling
  • grainy mustard, for serving (optional)
  • sliced green onions, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Roll cherry-size pieces of pizza dough (about 1/2-ounce each) into balls. Add baking soda to the water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Drop the balls into the boiling water. Cook for 1 minute or until slightly puffed.

  3. With a slotted spoon, remove the balls from the water and place them on paper toweling. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1/2-inch apart.

  4. Brush the dough balls with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the coarse salt. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.

  5. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired. Serve with your favorite mustard and/or cheese dip.

Recipe Notes

Sweet Swap: Omit the coarse salt and coat the dough balls with a mixture of cinnamon & sugar. Serve while warm with a side of Nutella.