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Cinnamon Raisin Pretzel Bites

Cinnamon Raisin Pretzel Bites

JC Phelps
My soft, chewy Cinnamon Raisin Pretzel Bites, served warm with a sweet dipping sauce, make for a delightful treat!
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 593 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer

Ingredients
  

For the pretzels:

  • 3.5 c. all-purpose flour
  • ½ c. raisins
  • ⅔ c. warm water
  • ¼ c. warm milk
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • ½ tbsp. active dry yeast
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. cinnamon
  • butter melted, for brushing

For the baking soda bath:

  • ½ c. baking soda
  • water

For the dipping sauce (optional):

  • ¾ c. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp. milk

Instructions
 

  • Combine water, milk, vegetable oil, yeast, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and half of the flour in a mixer bowl. Mix well with a dough hook attachment.
  • Gradually add remaining flour until dough is slightly sticky but not sticking to fingers.
  • Knead dough for 3-4 minutes, then mix in raisins.
  • Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with saran wrap, and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Remove dough, knead a few times, form into a ball, and cut into 8 pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a strip and cut into 6-8 pieces.
  • Prepare a baking soda bath by boiling water and slowly adding ½ cup baking soda.
  • Place each pretzel piece in the bath for 30 seconds, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each piece with melted butter.
  • Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
  • Make a dipping sauce with 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2-3 tablespoon milk.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • If the dough is too sticky, add flour gradually until it reaches the right consistency. If it's too dry, add a little water.
  • Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. This develops the gluten and gives the pretzels their chewy texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 593kcalCarbohydrates: 121gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 4.178mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Cinnamon Raisin Pretzel Bites
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