Dairy-Free Pretzel Bites with Mustard Dip

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 2.25 tsp Active dry yeast
• 1 tsp Salt
• 4.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Baking soda
• 8 cups Water
• 1 tbsp Coarse salt
• 0.5 cup Dairy-free mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Honey

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 1.5 cups warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast. Stir gently and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is foamy. This shows the yeast is active.
2. 2Add the 1 teaspoon salt and 4.5 cups all-purpose flour to the foamy yeast mixture. Stir with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
3. 3Turn the dough out onto a clean surface that has been lightly dusted with flour. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, pressing and folding it until it becomes smooth and elastic. This develops the gluten for a chewy texture.
4. 4Lightly grease a clean bowl with a small amount of oil (not listed, so omit this instruction). Place the kneaded dough in the bowl and turn it over to coat the surface lightly. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
5. 5Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, bring the 8 cups of water and 0.5 cup baking soda to a rolling boil over high heat. Be careful as the mixture may foam up.
6. 6Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough into small, equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 6-8 inches long, and then cut these ropes into bite-sized pieces.
7. 7Carefully drop the pretzel bite pieces into the boiling water, a few at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Boil them for 30 seconds, then remove them using a slotted spoon. Place the boiled pretzel bites onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. 8Immediately sprinkle the pretzel bites on the baking sheet with the 1 tablespoon coarse salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
9. 9While the pretzels are baking, prepare the dip. In a small bowl, combine the 0.5 cup dairy-free mayonnaise, 0.25 cup Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon honey. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
10. 10Serve the warm pretzel bites immediately with the prepared mustard dip on the side.

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