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!
Prep Time35 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Proofing Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: soft pretzel bites
Servings: 8
Calories: 357kcal
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup 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 Nutella® spread
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