Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 cups water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix warm water and sugar in a bowl, sprinkle yeast, and let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in the yeast mixture; knead until smooth (5-7 minutes). Let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Boil water with baking soda in a large pot.
- Divide dough into portions; roll into ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil pretzel bites in batches for 20-30 seconds; remove and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Toss baked bites in melted butter, then coat in cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Prepare dip by mixing cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pretzel bites (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg