Homemade Pretzel Pizza Bites
Pretzel bites filled with pizza toppings
Servings 2 dozen
Cost $7
Equipment
- baking tray
- large pot
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 24-30 mozzarella pearls
For the pretzel bath:
- 3 cups water
- ⅓ cup baking soda
For the tops and sides:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon coarse grain sea salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (like parsley or rosemary)
- 1-2 tablespoons dusty parmesan cheese
- 2-3 cups your favorite tomato or marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the 1 ½ tablespoons butter with 1 cup hot water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir to combine as the butter melts. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and allow to foam and activate for 5-6 minutes. Then stir in the flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Use your clean hands to press into a dough ball and knead for 4-5 minutes until the dough begins to feel somewhat elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until it has nearly doubled in size.
- Punch the dough down and divide into 24 pieces. These do not have to be precise. If you get a few that are slightly larger or smaller that’s OK. Press into a sphere and then roll up one or two mozzarella pearls inside, pinching into a little ball.
- In a large, pot bring the 3 cups water and ⅓ cup baking soda to an almost boil. Cook the dough balls in the water for about 45 seconds. They will shrivel up a little at this stage. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat. Slice a small X in the top of each ball. Brush with butter and sprinkle some coarse salt on top. Then bake at 400°F for 15-16 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush with a little more butter. Then sprinkle on the fresh herbs and parmesan.
Notes
Serve these along side a big delicious salad and a good red wine.