Hot Pretzel Bites

Ingredients

• 1 package yeast dry
• 1.5 cup water 
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 
• 4 cups flour 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 large eggs 
• 1 serving coarse salt 
• 1 tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven
• knife

Directions

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.
3. Let sit until the yeast dissolves (about 2-3 minutes).
4. Stir the sugar into the yeast mixture until dissolved.
5. 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.
6. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg. Set aside.
7. 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.
8. Drop each of the dough pieces into the egg mixture and immediately transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
9. Place them about 1/2 inch apart.
10. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
11. 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.
12. Melt the butter and brush all the pretzel bites with butter, then sprinkle with more salt.