Pretzel bites with cheese sauce

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"Buttery, salty pretzel pieces. Served with a melted cheese sauce."
-- @shelbyykhan
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Prep time: 1hr
Cook time: 20mins

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ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 1/4 cups gluten free flour
  • 2/3 cup baking soda
  • 1 whisked egg
  • flaky salt, for topping
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 8 ounces cubed velvet cheese
  • 4 ounces milk

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400.

  • Step 2

    In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, sugar, and kosher salt.

  • Step 3

    Add yeast, and give a gentle mix. Allow to activate for a few minutes, until foam begins to appear.

  • Step 4

    Add olive oil, and flour to bowl. Mix on medium until dough begins to form.

  • Step 5

    Remove dough from bowl, and shape gently into a ball.

  • Step 6

    Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Set ontop of oven to rise for one hour.

  • Step 7

    Cut dough into four pieces, and roll into cylinders on cutting board. Cut cylinders into about 1" pieces.

  • Step 8

    Bring a pot of water to boil, and add baking soda.

  • Step 9

    Carefully drop in dough bits, stir gently and boil for about 3 minutes.

  • Step 10

    Remove from water, and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet.

  • Step 11

    Brush pieces with beaten egg, and top with flaky salt.

  • Step 12

    Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown.

  • Step 13

    Toss baked pieces through melted butter, and return to baking sheet, and into oven for 2-5 minutes.

  • Step 14

    Serve with your favorite sauce. Mine, made by placing cheese and milk in a sauce pan- stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened.