Description
Shamrock Pretzel Bites are the perfect festive treat for any gathering, especially during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. These soft, chewy pretzel bites are shaped like shamrocks, lightly salted, and served warm with your favorite dipping sauce. With their charming appearance and delightful flavor, they are sure to wow your guests and make your gathering a hit!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- â…“ cup baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, active dry yeast, and brown sugar; let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll dough into ropes and shape into shamrocks.
- Boil water with baking soda; briefly dip each shamrock for 30 seconds before placing on greased baking sheets.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with salt; bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg