Pizza Stuffed Pretzel Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
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2 tablespoons soft brown sugar
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1 packet dry active yeast
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3 ounces melted unsalted butter
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2 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
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4 1/2 to 5 cups plain flour
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Canola oil for coating
→ Stuffing
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Diced pepperoni bits
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Mozzarella cheese, grated
→ Dipping Bath
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5 quarts water
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3/4 cup baking soda
→ Finishing
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1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
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Chunky sea salt
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Tomato dipping sauce
# Instructions:
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Combine lukewarm water, brown sugar, yeast and melted butter in your stand mixer bowl with the dough hook attached. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
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Mix in the sea salt and flour to your starter mixture. Beat at medium speed until you get a smooth, stretchy ball, about 3-4 minutes. Add extra flour one tablespoon at a time if the mix feels too sticky.
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Put your dough in a big bowl with a bit of oil and flip it around so it's coated. Cover with plastic and leave it somewhere warm until it doubles up, which takes about an hour.
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Dump the dough onto a lightly floured counter. Split it into 8 even chunks. Roll each chunk into a 21 inch long rope. Then cut these ropes into small 3-inch bits.
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Squash each bit flat with your rolling pin. Drop some pepperoni and cheese in the middle. Fold the edges over and squeeze them shut. Put them on a tray and keep going until they're all done.
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Heat your oven to 425 degrees F. Meanwhile, get your water boiling in a big pot. Add the baking soda and turn down the heat to a gentle bubble.
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Drop your filled dough bits into the bubbling water in small batches for about half a minute. Scoop them out with your slotted spoon and place them on a tray lined with parchment, leaving some space between each one.
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Brush some egg wash on top and sprinkle plenty of salt over them. Bake for 15-18 minutes until they turn nice and golden.
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Munch on them while they're still warm with some pizza sauce for dipping.
# Notes:
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These tasty nuggets blend the chewy goodness of pretzels with pizza flavors in one awesome party snack - just what you need for sports viewing parties.
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Inspiration came from Two Peas & Their Pod, with roots in Bobby Flay's cooking.