One Great Beer Pretzel Bites Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
12 ounces Queens Best Bitter
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp sugar
1-1/2 tsp salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
10 cups water
2/3 cup baking soda
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
Topping
1 large egg yolk
1 tbsp water
coarse salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat Queens Best Bitter to 110°-115°; remove from heat. Stir in yeast until dissolved. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 8 balls. Roll each into a 12-in. rope. Cut each rope into 1-in. pieces. 4. In a large pot, bring 10 cups water and baking soda to a boil. Drop nuggets, 12 at a time, into boiling water. Cook for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels.
- Place on greased baking sheets. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water; brush over pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to a wire rack to cool.
