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Everything Spice Pretzel Bites

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword bread
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 30 pretzel bites
Author Christine Ma

Ingredients

Everything spice pretzel bites

  • 1 cup warm water, 100-110 degrees F (250 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast (4 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 ½ cups bread flour (370 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened at room temperature (28 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups boiling water (500 ml)
  • ¼ cup baking soda (57 grams)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2-3 tablespoons everything bagel spice mix
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (28 grams)

Garlic and chive cream cheese

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Combine warm water with yeast and sugar, stirring gently. Let sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture is foamy and the yeast has been activated.
  • Add bread flour, butter, and salt to the yeast and water mixture. Mix until a dough forms and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer dough to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot and proof until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the garlic and chive cream cheese. Whip together softened cream cheese with chives, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine boiling water with baking soda and stir until the baking soda has dissolved.
  • Separate the dough into two portions. Lightly dust a clean work counter with flour. Work with one portion at a time, keeping the other covered with a clean kitchen towel. Roll the first portion into a log and cut the log into 1-inch pieces. Dip each pretzel bite into the baking soda and water solution for 30 seconds, flipping the dough over halfway through. Use a slotted spoon to take out the dough and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Whisk together the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of the pretzel bites with the egg wash. Sprinkle everything spice on top. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until browned.
  • Drizzle melted butter on top. Serve warm with garlic and chive cream cheese.

Notes

The garlic and chive cream cheese dip can be prepared up to 5 days in advance.