Easy Pizza Dough Pretzel Bites
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Total Time: 40 min
- Active Time: 25 min
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (1 of 6 servings):
- Calories: 196
- Total Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 39 mg
- Sodium: 5522 mg
Creamy Mustard Dip:
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- Kosher salt to taste
Pretzel Bites:
- 3/4 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg
- Kosher salt for topping
Instructions:
- Make the dip: Combine the mustard, sour cream, and honey in a bowl. Season with salt to taste. Transfer to a small serving dish and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and place a tray lined with paper towels nearby. Heat 3 quarts of water in a large pot until boiling.
- Shape the dough: Divide the pizza dough into four portions and roll each into a rope about 3/4-inch thick. Cut each rope into roughly 1-inch pieces.
- Boil: Stir the baking soda into the boiling water. Working in batches, add half of the dough pieces and boil for about 45 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the paper towels. Repeat with the remaining dough. Gently pat with a paper towel to remove excess foamy water.
- Prepare egg wash: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 1/2 tablespoons water.
- Assemble: Dip each dough bite into the egg wash, letting any excess drip off, then arrange on the baking sheet with about 1 inch between each. Lightly sprinkle the tops with salt.
- Bake and serve: Bake until the bites are a deep golden brown, about 13 to 15 minutes. Serve warm with the creamy mustard dip.
