Soft Pretzel Bites | Sally's Baking

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour can be cheaper and still yield good texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a healthier alternative for flavor, while processed cheese can be more economical.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Honey mustard adds flavor without extra calories, while ketchup is often cheaper.

Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add baking soda.

Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each into a bite-sized ball.

Boil the pretzel bites in batches for 30 seconds, then remove and drain on paper towels.

Place the boiled bites on the prepared baking sheet and brush with melted butter.

Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of each bite.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

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