Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ cups warm milk (284 grams, 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons honey (44 grams)
- 2½ teaspoons active dry yeast (7 grams, 1 envelope)
- ½ cup egg whites (140 grams, from 4 large eggs)
- 1 tablespoon water (14 grams)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (480 grams)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (3 grams)
- ½ cup baking soda (144 grams)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt (9 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Activate yeast by mixing warm milk, honey, and yeast; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Whisk egg whites and water in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Mix flour and kosher salt with the yeast mixture until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a ball, divide into pieces, roll into strands, and cut into bites.
- Boil water and whisk in baking soda; boil pretzel bites for 20-30 seconds each.
- Arrange boiled bites on baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and top with coarse salt.
- Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Ensure milk is warm but not hot to keep yeast active.
Boil in small batches to avoid sticking.
Experiment with toppings like Parmesan for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg