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Gluten Free Soft Pretzels Pretzel Bites and Pretzel Buns

Source of Recipe

As Good as Gluten Blog


Recipe Introduction

As a bonus, this recipe is versatile. The author recently made this recipe three ways - as soft pretzels, as pretzel bites, and as pretzel buns. Adapted from Jules Shepard

Recipe Link: asgoodasgluten.blogspot.com/2012/03/gluten-free-soft-pretzels-and-pretzel.html

List of Ingredients

3/4 cup brown rice flour
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp potato starch
1 tsp Xanthan Gum
1/2 tsp salt
1 package active dry yeast
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/3 cup warm water (110F)
1 tbsp honey
1 egg
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
2/3 cup baking soda
1 1/2 tbs melted butter or margarine such as Earth Balance
Additional toppings of choice (i.e. coarse salt, cinnamon and sugar)



Recipe

Preheat oven to 200F. In a glass cup, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand to proof for 5 minutes.

In a kitchen stand mixer bowl, combine remaining dry ingredients. Mix on low for one minute. Remove half of the ingredients to a separate bowl.

Add the yeast mixture, egg, and honey to the stand mixer. Beat on low speed for one minute, or until dry and wet ingredients are well-blended. Add the remaining dry ingredients and blend until well-mixed. If the dough is too dry, add an additional 1/2 to 1 tsp warm water.

Roll out dough into pretzels, pretzel bites, or form into buns. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Liberally brush the pretzels with EVOO. Heat a damp cloth in the microwave for 30 seconds. Cover the pretzels with the cloth and proof in the warm oven for 30 minutes.

15 minutes before the proofing is complete, prepare a soda bath by combining baking soda and 10 cups of water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir until soda is completely dissolved.

Remove proofed pretzels from the oven and preheat oven to 375F. Once the soda bath is boiling, gently submerge the pretzels individually into the bath for 25 seconds, flipping over after about 15 seconds. Drain the pretzels and replace on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Brush the pretzels with melted butter and top with salt or other toppings. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until light golden brown.