Best Cinnamon Pretzel Bites Recipe - How To Make Cinnamon Pretzel Bites

Step 1In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, stir granulated sugar and 3/4 cup warm water (between 110° and 115°) until sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over. Let sit until yeast begins to foam and bubble, about 5 minutes.

Step 2In a large bowl, whisk flour and 3/4 teaspoon salt to combine. Scrape yeast mixture into dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Scrape dough onto a clean work surface and knead until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.

Step 3Spray another large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, cover with plastic, and let sit in a warm spot until doubled in size, 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Step 4Preheat oven to 450°. Line a baking sheet with parchment and spray with cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 4 pieces. Working one at a time and keeping the other pieces covered with plastic, roll dough into a 12"-long rope, 1/2" to 3/4" thick. Cut rope into 1"-wide nuggets. Gently roll each nugget on work surface to even out the shape. Arrange on prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 5Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in baking soda and return to a boil. Cook nuggets, tossing a few times, until light golden brown and just cooked through, about 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon or spider, scoop out nuggets, leaving excess water in pot, and return to baking sheet.

Step 6Bake pretzel nuggets until deep golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.