Golden and chewy on the outside, pillowy on the inside and perfectly salty – what’s not to love about sprouted pretzel bites? Oh, and to top it off, they’re quick and easy to make! These bites of delight feature sprouted sifted red fife flour, with its light texture and rich caramel-like flavour. Who needs a street vendor when you can make your own soft pretzels at home, but mini? They’re the perfect snack for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or just craving a game-day treat.
A kitchen scale is recommended because it is the most accurate way to measure flour. However, if you are using cup measures the best method is spoon and level. Fluff up the flour with a spoon then spoon it into a measuring cup (don’t pack it down) until it’s over filled. Sweep the excess flour off the top with a straight edge. This should get you pretty close to the gram weight, but pay attention to the textures described in the recipe and adjust if necessary.
To knead, fold the dough onto itself and use the heels of your hands to press it together. Move the dough a quarter turn and repeat. If the dough sticks to the counter, scrape it off with a bench scraper or spatula and add small amounts of flour as necessary. Careful, adding too much can make the dough dry. If you’re new to kneading, there are lots of great YouTube tutorials. Some electric hand mixers also come with dough hooks, you can use these like a stand mixer but it may require more kneading time.
