Mini Pizza Pretzel Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 1 1/2 cups warm water
02 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
03 - 1 package active dry yeast
04 - 3 ounces unsalted butter, melted
05 - 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
06 - 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
07 - Canola oil for greasing

→ Filling

08 - Pepperoni slices, cut into small pieces
09 - Shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Boiling Solution

10 - 5 quarts water
11 - 3/4 cup baking soda

→ Topping

12 - 1 whole egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
13 - Coarse sea salt
14 - Pizza sauce for dipping

# Instructions:

01 - In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, mix together the water, sugar, yeast, and butter. Let sit for 5 minutes.
02 - Add the salt and flour to the yeast mixture. Knead dough at medium speed until a smooth and elastic ball forms, 3 to 4 minutes. If dough is sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until dough comes together.
03 - Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled large bowl and turn the dough to coat with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
04 - Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 21 inch rope. Cut the dough into 3-inch pieces to make the pretzel bites.
05 - Roll each bite flat with a rolling pin. Stuff with pepperoni and cheese. Fold over the dough and pinch the ends to seal. Place on a baking sheet and continue until all pretzel bites are stuffed.
06 - Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the baking soda and lower heat to a simmer.
07 - Carefully boil pretzel bites in batches for about 30 seconds. Remove with a large slotted spoon and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
08 - Brush the tops with the egg wash and season liberally with the salt. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.
09 - Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.

# Notes:

01 - These Mini Pizza Bites Pretzels combine two favorite snacks into one delicious appetizer, perfect for game day gatherings.
02 - Recipe adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod, originally from Bobby Flay.

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