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      Title: Peanut Butter Stuffed Pretzel Bites
 Categories: Breads, Snacks, Nuts
      Yield: 100 Bites
 
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  1 1/2 c  Warm water
    1/4 c  Unsalted butter; melted
      3 tb Honey
  2 1/4 ts Active dry yeast; 1 pkt
      5 c  All-purpose flour; divided
  2 1/2 ts Salt

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      2 qt Water
    1/2 c  Baking soda

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      1 c  Smooth peanut butter
      1 lg Egg
           +=BEATEN WITH=+
      1 tb Cold water
           Coarse sea salt
 
  PREPARE THE DOUGH: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine
  the water, butter, honey and yeast, and mix with the
  dough hook until combined. Let stand for 5 minutes, or
  until slightly foamy.
  
  Add 4 1/2 cups of flour and salt to the bowl, and mix on
  low speed until the dough starts to come together.
  Increase speed to medium and continue kneading until the
  dough comes together into a ball and starts to pull away
  from the sides of the bowl, about 3 to 4 minutes. The
  dough should feel slightly tacky and elastic - if it's
  too wet or sticky, add more flour as needed, a tb at a
  time. Transfer the dough to a clean work surface and
  shape into a ball.
  
  Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl,
  turning over to coat all over with oil. Cover with a
  clean dishtowel or plastic wrap and place in a warm,
  draft-free spot until the dough doubles in size, about 1
  hour.
  
  SHAPE & FILL THE BITES: Set the oven @ 425°F/218°C.
  
  Lightly grease two large baking sheets with oil or
  cooking spray.
  
  Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a flat
  surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll
  each one out into a 16" rope.
  
  Using a sharp knife, score each rope down the middle to
  create a trench, making sure not to cut all the way
  through. Using a spoon, spread 2 tablespoons peanut
  butter into the bottom of the trench.
  
  Carefully fold the two halves back together, and firmly
  pinch the seam shut. Using a sharp knife, cut the ropes
  into one inch pieces, then pinch off the cut ends to
  seal in the peanut butter.
  
  COOK THE PRETZEL BITES: In a large pot, prepare the
  baking soda solution by bringing the water to a boil and
  adding the baking soda.
  
  Drop pretzel bites into the baking soda solution,
  working in batches of 10-15 bites at a time. Boil for
  15-20 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and
  transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towel to
  drain.
  
  Arrange the boiled pretzels on greased baking sheets.
  Brush tops with egg wash, and sprinkle generously with
  coarse salt.
  
  Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden
  brown, then allow to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet
  before transferring to a serving dish. For best results,
  serve the pretzel bites the same day they're made.
  
  Posted by Isabelle Boucher
  
  Recipe from: http://www.ilovepeanutbutter.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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