Soft Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard Dip

Soft Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard Dip

These pillow-y soft pretzel bites paired with tangy honey mustard make for an irresistibly poppable snack that you can't expect to stick around for long.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 dozen bites

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Bites

  • 2 1/4 tsp yeast (One packet)
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tbs brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tbs butter, melted
  • 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups flour
  • 7 cups water
  • 1/2 cup baking soda

Honey Mustard Dip

  • 3/4 cup whole grain mustard
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbs white vinegar (Or lemon juice)
  • 1 tsp cayenne

Instructions
 

Pretzel Bites

  • Whisk the yeast into 1 cup warm water and allow to sit for 1 minute to proof the yeast. You want to see it foam up.
  • Add the brown sugar, salt, and melted butter, stirring to combine. Begin adding the flour about 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time, mostly incorporating the flour before adding the next amount. Stop when the dough is no longer sticky.
  • Place the dough in a large, lightly greased mixing bowl, cover it lightly and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the Honey Mustard Dip and prepare the baking soda bath by combining 7 cups of water and the 1/2 cup baking soda in a wide pot over the stove. Warm the mixture to dissolve the baking soda, then let rest on a low heat, warm but not simmering.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Turn dough out to a lightly floured surface and divide into six pieces. roll each piece into a rope about 12 to 15 inches long, and cut each rope into about 12 pieces.
  • In batches, add the pretzel bites to the water and let stay immersed 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove to a baking sheet and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.

Honey Mustard Dip

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to evenly incorporate. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

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