Citrus-y Beer Pretzel Bites with Nutella® Dip

These homemade soft pretzel bites are infused with wheat beer and orange, and dusted in a sweet/salty coating that’s spiked with citrus zest.  Serve with plenty of Nutella® chocolate hazelnut spread for dipping!

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Oranges go with beer.  Beer goes with pretzels.  Pretzels go with Nutella®.  Nutella® goes with orange.

They all just get along so great, it’s nothing but a big ol’ love fest!  A happy family.  A circle of love.  A circle of yummy, yummy love.

For today’s recipe post, I once again had Father’s Day in mind.  I wanted to bake up an extra special treat for all the dads out there.

Aww.

I don’t think I’ve ever met a dad that doesn’t love beer.  My dad loved it (we used to buy him a case for his birthday and/or Christmas and/or Father’s Day gift), and of course my husband does too.  There’s nothing better, for a Dad, than coming in after a few hours on the lawnmower and flopping on the sofa to watch a ball game, frosty cold one in hand.  😉

One of his favorite brews is a crisp, cloudy wheat beer, and it’s even more refreshing with a slice or two of orange thrown in.  Like summer in a glass!

But of course he’ll want something to nibble on with that brew.  What’s better than chewy bites of freshly baked soft pretzels?  Tossed in melted butter and dusted with a sweet-salty coating that’s spiked with orange zest?

There’s only one thing I can think of that could make this pairing any better, and that’s a bowl of creamy, chocolate-y Nutella® spread, for dipping.

If you’re a frequent visitor to this blog, then you probably know all about my yeast phobia. I’m not the best bread baker. However, I have made Baked by Rachel’s Beer Pretzel recipe numerous times, and it never fails. The dough comes together easily, has a really great beer-y aroma, and the pretzels bake up so chewy and flavorful.

This time around, I made sure to use a paler beer, with subtle citrus and clove undertones, and I swapped a little of that out for orange juice.  Just to reinforce that flavor.  It worked great!  But I also swapped the bread flour for all-purpose, and while I still managed ok, I probably wouldn’t recommend it.  My dough was really slack and hard to shape, so I would recommend sticking with the bread flour if you can, or if not, maybe add a little more all-purpose than the recipe card calls for.  If you’re good with bread you’ll probably know how much more, but I’m not, so please don’t ask me.  K thanks 😉

Oh my word, you guys.  Pretzels and Nutella® is such a winning combo.  And so are pretzels and beer.  And so is beer with orange.  And so is orange and Nutella®.  See also above.

I’m telling you, this is just a killer snack, no matter how you look at it!  Treat Dad to a special homemade snack this Father’s Day, and spread the happy!

Nutella® hazelnut spread is a happy start to every day! Pick up a jar of Nutella in the spreads aisle and enjoy it with whole wheat toast, waffles, pancakes, strawberries, bananas and many other foods. Nutella. Spread the Happy™.

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Citrus-y Beer Pretzel Bites with Nutella® Dip

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 35 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Proofing Time: 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Total Time: 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

These homemade soft pretzel bites are infused with wheat beer and orange, and dusted in a sweet/salty coating that's spiked with citrus zest. Serve with plenty of Nutella® chocolate hazelnut spread for dipping!

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Ingredients

For the Pretzel Bites:

• ▢ 3 cups (375 g) bread flour
• ▢ 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 cup (236.59 ml) wheat beer
• ▢ 1/4 cup (59.15 ml) orange juice
• ▢ 1/4 ounce (7.09 g) dry active yeast, (1 packet)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 8 cups (1.89 l) water
• ▢ 1/3 cup (40 g) baking soda

For the Topping:

• ▢ 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• ▢ 2 teaspoons kosher or pretzel salt
• ▢ 2 1/2 tablespoons orange zest, (zest of one orange)
• ▢ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter,, melted
• ▢ 1/2 cup (150 g) Nutella® spread

Instructions

 

Make the Pretzel Bites:

• Preheat the oven to the lowest setting (mine is 170 degrees F) and combine the flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
• Place the beer and orange juice in a liquid measuring cup and warm slightly in the microwave (on my microwave, this takes about 30-40 seconds). The mixture should be slightly warm but not hot.
• Sprinkle the yeast into the beer and orange juice and allow it to dissolve (about 3-5 minutes).
• Pour the mixture into the flour/sugar and mix on low speed with the dough hook attachment for about 10 minutes, or until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
• Mix in the salt.
• Lightly mist a large bowl with non-stick spray and transfer the dough into the prepared bowl.
• Turn the heat off the oven and place the dough in, allowing it to rise for one hour.
• Divide the dough into bite-sized pieces, and allow to rise on a lined baking sheet for 20-30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and heat the water in a large stockpot until simmering.
• Add the baking soda and cook the pretzel bites in the simmering water for about 1 minute on each side.
• Transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until deep golden brown.

Make the Topping:

• Combine the sugar, salt, and orange zest in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Brush the pretzel bites with melted butter, and coat with the salty citrus sugar.
• Serve with Nutella® for dipping.

Calories: 357kcal, Carbohydrates: 56g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 2264mg, Potassium: 155mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 155IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Snack

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