auntie anne’s pretzel bites recipe

Are you a fan of Auntie Anne’s pretzel bites? Do you wish to recreate that delicious taste at home? Look no further! In this article, I will guide you through the process of making Auntie Anne’s pretzel bites from scratch. I’ll cover the ingredients, the steps, and some tips to ensure your homemade pretzel bites are as delicious as the ones you buy from the store.

Ingredients

Before we dive into the recipe, let’s take a look at the ingredients you’ll need:

Ingredient	Quantity
Water	1 cup (240 ml)
Active dry yeast	2 1/4 teaspoons (7 g)
Granulated sugar	2 tablespoons (28 g)
Warm water	1/4 cup (60 ml)
Unsalted butter	2 tablespoons (28 g), melted
Flour	4 1/2 cups (560 g)
Salt	2 teaspoons (10 g)
Vegetable oil	for greasing the bowl and hands
Water	for boiling
Pretzel salt	for sprinkling
Butter	for greasing the baking sheet

Instructions

Now that you have all the ingredients, let’s move on to the instructions:

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes frothy.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and melted butter. Stir until a dough begins to form.
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to 425掳F (220掳C) and grease a baking sheet with butter.
Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a ball and then into a 4-inch (10 cm) long rope. Shape the rope into a pretzel shape by crossing the ends over and pressing them together.
Place the shaped pretzels on the greased baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
Boil a pot of water and add a pinch of baking soda. Dip each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then place them back on the baking sheet.
Brush the pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle with pretzel salt.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the pretzels are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

Tips and Tricks

Here are some tips and tricks to help you make the perfect Auntie Anne’s pretzel bites:

Make sure the water you use for the yeast mixture is warm, but not too hot, as it can kill the yeast.
When kneading the dough, be gentle to avoid overworking it.