INGREDIENTS ~

• 1 1/2 cups water (warm to touch)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon Light Grey Celtic Sea Salt®
• 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, previously melted and cooled
• 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour + more for the counter surface to knead
• 1 large egg, beaten
• Light Grey Celtic Sea Salt® for sprinkling
• Guinness and Cheddar Cheese Sauce for serving

STEPS ~

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir with a spoon until fairly mixed, about 1 minute. Some clusters of yeast may remain. Add salt, sugar, and melted butter; stir until fairly combined. Slowly add 3 cups of flour, 1 cup at a time. Mix with a wooden spoon (or dough hook attached to stand mixer) until dough is thick. Add 3/4 cup more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. If it is still sticky, add up to 1/4 cup more. Poke the dough with your finger - if it bounces back, it is ready to knead.
2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 3 minutes and shape into a ball. Place in a large mixing bowl that has been lightly coated with non-stick spray. Cover and let the dough rest in a warm area for about 10 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
4. With a sharp knife, cut ball of dough into 6 sections at most . Roll the dough into six 20-inch long ropes. Cut the rope into 1.5-inch pieces to make bites.
5. Boil 9 cups of water with the baking soda. Make sure it is rapidly boiling. Drop 8-10 pretzel bites into water and let sit for 20 seconds. Remove with a spatula and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure the bites aren't touching.
6. Brush beaten egg over each pretzel bite. Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake batches for 15 minutes each, or until golden brown.
7. Pretzel bites remain fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

~ Makes 4 servings.

Recipe created by Joanne Murray from Illinois.

My name is Joanne Murray, a resident of Orland Park, Illinois. I started using Celtic Sea Salt® in my recipes several years ago in pursuit of healthier ingredients. I love that it is pure and contains vital nutrients.

I do appreciate Celtic Sea Salt® enhances the recipes I make. Celtic Sea Salt® adds flavor most sublime therefore I use it all the time!