Holiday Snack Pretzel Miso Butter (Printable Version)

Soft pretzel bites with savory miso butter offer warm, golden snacking perfect for festive entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pretzel Bites

01 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
02 - 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
07 - Vegetable oil, for greasing
08 - 2/3 cup baking soda
09 - 10 cups water

→ Miso Butter

10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Topping

14 - 1 egg yolk
15 - 1 tablespoon water
16 - Coarse sea salt or flaky salt

# Directions:

01 - Combine warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast in a large bowl. Let rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter and fine sea salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until a shaggy dough develops.
03 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm location for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat oven to 450°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly oil the surfaces.
06 - In a large pot, bring 10 cups water and baking soda to a vigorous boil.
07 - Punch down risen dough and divide into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a 12-inch rope, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
08 - Working in batches, carefully add pretzel bites to the boiling baking soda solution for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and arrange on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Whisk egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water to create an egg wash. Brush pretzel bites and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
10 - Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until the pretzel bites are deep golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
11 - In a small bowl, blend softened butter, white miso paste, honey, and lemon juice until smooth and uniform.
12 - Offer warm pretzel bites with miso butter for dipping or spreading.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry ingredients with one little twist
  • Perfect make-ahead option for parties or snacking
  • Customizable for different diets with simple swaps
  • The combination of salty pretzel and savory-sweet miso butter is addictively delicious
02 -
  • High in satisfying carbs and utterly comforting
  • A crowd-pleaser with vegetarian or vegan variations
  • The pretzel dough can be made ahead and frozen
03 -
  • Do not skip boiling the dough in baking soda water it is what gives the classic chewy deep-brown crust
  • Letting the dough rise in a slightly warm turned-off oven works wonders for faster proofing especially in winter
  • For even baking rotate your pans halfway through and try to space the bites evenly on the tray

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