Hot Pretzel Bites

Steps

• 1

  Preheat oven to 425°F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 2

  In a large bowl, combine the yeast and warm water. Let sit until the yeast dissolves (about 2-3 minutes).
• 3

  Stir the sugar into the yeast mixture until dissolved.
• 4

  Add the flour and salt. Stir to combine. The dough will be crumbly. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead with floured hands until smooth.
• 5

  In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg. Set aside.
• 6

  Divide the dough into 5 portions. Working with one at a time, roll the dough balls out into ropes that are about 1 inch in diameter. Use a sharp knife to cut 1-inch lengths of dough.
• 7

  Drop each of the dough pieces into the egg mixture and immediately transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Place them about 1/2 inch apart. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
• 8

  Slide the tray into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat the process until all the dough has been cooked.
• 9

  Melt the butter and brush all the pretzel bites with butter, then sprinkle with more salt.