Deliciously soft pretzel bites brushed with a savory Guinness reduction glaze.

plus more for kneading
1 packet
warm
for glaze
In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 packet (7 grams) of dry yeast. Mix well.
Warm 1 cup of water to about 38°C and add it to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide the dough into 6 pieces, roll each into a long rope, and cut into 1-inch bites.
In a medium pot, bring 8 cups of water and 0.5 cups of baking soda to a boil. Carefully add the pretzel bites to the boiling water in batches, cooking for 30 seconds each. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the baking sheet.
For the glaze, in a saucepan, bring 1 cup of Guinness beer and 0.25 cups of brown sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Brush the boiled pretzel bites with the Guinness glaze and sprinkle with additional salt.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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