Recipe: Soft Pretzel Bites

I saw this recipe a while ago and finally got around to making them this week.  I did make a few changes from the original recipe.

Ingredients:

•  1 1/2 cups warm water (around 110F)
• 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 pkg)
• 6 Tbsp melted butter
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 1/2 quarts water
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1 egg 
• 1 Tbsp cold water
• Coarse salt

Directions:

1. Combine the water, sugar, yeast, and butter in a large bowl.  Mix with a dough hook until combined.  
2. Let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Add the salt and flour.  Mix on a low speed until combined.  Increase the speed until completely combined and the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl (about 3-4 minutes).
4. Oil a separate bowl with the canola oil.  Add the dough and turn to coat with oil. 
5. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm spot until the dough doubles in size (about 1 hour)
6. Preheat the oven to 425F. 
7. Bring the water to boil in a large pot.  Add the baking soda. 
8. Divide the dough and roll each piece into a long rope. 
9. Cut the dough into bite size pieces or make cute little pretzels. 
10. A couple at a time, place the pretzel pieces into the boiling water mixture for about 30 seconds. 
11. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto a sprayed baking sheet.
12. Mix the egg and cold water together and brush over the pretzels
13. Sprinkle with salt.
14. Bake for 15-20 minutes (until golden brown)

These are so yummy!