Soft Pretzel Bites with Baking Soda Bath and Coarse Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

2. 2

   Add warm milk to mixer bowl and sprinkle yeast over top

3. 3

   Add corn syrup and stir gently with a fork

4. 4

   Allow yeast to bloom for 5-10 minutes until nice and foamy

5. 5

   Fill large stock pot with water and bring to a boil over medium high heat

6. 6

   In a small bowl beat egg and 2 tablespoons water with a fork and set aside

7. 7

   Add flour and salt to mixer and knead with dough hook until dough comes together in one ball

8. 8

   Add more flour a tablespoon at a time as needed until dough is tacky but not sticky

9. 9

   Place dough on counter and form into a ball

10. 10

    Using a pastry cutter or butter knife cut ball into 60-65 pieces by quartering the ball

11. 11

    Roll each quarter into a 15-20 inch strand and cut into equal pieces

12. 12

    Carefully add baking soda to boiling water a little sprinkle at a time

13. 13

    Place dough pieces into boiling water about 10-15 at a time

14. 14

    Remove with a slotted spoon after 30 seconds and place on prepared baking sheet

15. 15

    Repeat until all bites have been boiled

16. 16

    Arrange all pretzel bites so they are not touching

17. 17

    Brush each with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt

18. 18

    Bake for 7-9 minutes until tops are browned