Soft Pretzel Bites
Savor the goodness of our Soft Pretzel Bites, a snack that's both crispy and soft, with a perfect touch of seasoning. These little golden bites offer a satisfying crunch on the outside and a soft delight inside, making each bite a tasty adventure.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ⅓ cup (320ml) warm water
- 2 tbsp (30g) olive oil
- 2 ¼ tsp (7g) active dry yeast (or 25g fresh yeast)
- 1 tbsp (15g) sugar
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
For Topping
- 1 egg , beaten
- Sesame and poppy seeds
- sea salt flakes
For Simmering
- 1 quart (1 liter) of water
- 3 tbsp (45g) baking soda
Cheese Greek Yogurt Dip
- 7 oz (200g) Greek yogurt
- 4 oz (120g) feta cheese , crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh dill , finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley , finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (30g) olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- a pinch of red pepper flakes , optional
Instructions
Prepare the dough.
- In a large bowl add the fresh yeast or active dry yeast, add sugar and 1/3 cup (80ml) water and let it dissolve for about 5 minutes. Add flour, salt, olive oil and remaining water. Mix everything and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Cover and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 6 pieces. The dough is easy to handle, and not sticky at all, so you don't need too much flour to work with it.
- Roll each piece of dough into a thin rope of about 22 inches (55cm).
- Cut into 1 ½ - 2 inches (3-5 cm) pieces.
Dip the pretzel bites in baking soda water.
- Bring water and baking soda to a boil.
- Dip pretzel bites in the soda water for 10-15 seconds. Remove them from the water using a large flat spatula. Drain on a wire rack.
Prepare the pretzels for baking.
- Place the pretzels on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the pretzels with beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds or your choice of topping and with sea salt flakes.
- Bake the pretzels for about 13-15 minutes or until pretzel bites are deep golden brown.
Prepare the Greek Yogurt Cheese Dip.
- Add all the ingredients, Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, garlic clove, lemon juice, herbs, spices and olive oil into a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
- If you like a bit of heat, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the dip a final stir and taste for any additional seasoning adjustments.
- Serve the Cheesy Greek Yogurt Herb Dip alongside warm soft pretzel bites. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1pretzelCalories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 6.7gProtein: 1gFat: 0.6gSaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3gCalcium: 2mg