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Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites (No Yeast)

Gentle Tummy
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Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup greek yogurt (plain) (152g)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon oil (light olive or avocado)
  • 1/2 cup oat flour (60g)
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free flour (30g) (or all-purpose)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt

Baking Soda Bath:

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat and add 2 tablespoons baking soda. Stir until completely dissolved, then set aside. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup oat flour, 1/4 cup gluten-free flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until well combined.
    Add 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon light olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until a slightly sticky dough forms. The dough should hold together but still be a bit tacky to the touch.
  • Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking. Scoop out the dough and divide it into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a rope about 1 inch thick on a piece of parchment paper or lightly oiled surface. Cut each rope into 1-2 inch pieces.
  • Carefully drop the pieces into the prepared baking soda water and submerge for about 5-10 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to absorb excess water.
  • Arrange the pretzel bites on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake at 425°F for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown on top.
    Let the pretzel bites cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

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Notes

Use only thick yogurt: Regular yogurt is too thin and can make the dough sticky and dense. Greek yogurt or whipped cottage cheese works best.
Oil your hands, not the dough: This dough is meant to be slightly sticky. Oiling your hands makes shaping easy without drying the pretzel bites out.
Don't skip the baking soda bath: Even a quick dip is enough to create that classic pretzel flavor and golden color. This step is key.
Keep pieces uniform in size: This ensures all pretzel bites cook evenly and are done at the same time.
Watch carefully while baking: These bake fast and can go from lightly golden to overdone quickly. Pull them as soon as the tops are golden and the centers feel set.
Did you make this recipe?Please let me know in the comments below how it turned out :)