Gluten-Free Auntie Anne's Pretzel Nuggets Recipe | SideChef (2024)

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2HRS 25MINS

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$2.42

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step 1

Add Honey (1/2 tsp) to a small bowl of Milk (1/4 cup) and stir to combine. Add in the Instant Dry Yeast (1/2 Tbsp), give it a stir and let bloom in a warm place for 5-10 minutes.

step 2

In the bowl combine Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (3 1/2 cups), Salt (1 1/4 tsp), Baking Powder (1/2 tsp), and Brown Sugar (3 Tbsp). Add Xanthan Gum (1 tsp) if your flour mix doesn't contain.

step 3

When the yeast mixture is ready, add it to the flour mixture along with the rest of the Milk (1 cup), Butter (3 Tbsp), and the Egg (1). Use a spatula to combine, then place the dough on a clean work surface and knead for 3-4 minutes until smooth.

step 4

Grease a bowl with Vegetable Oil (as needed), add the dough and cover with a clean towel. Allow to rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour.

step 5

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (215 degrees C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

step 6

Add a little bit of Vegetable Oil (as needed) to a clean surface and one handful at a time, roll the dough into 12-inch logs. Keep the dough you aren’t working with covered.

step 7

Cut the logs into 1/2-inch to 1-inch pieces. Roll the individual bites on the counter to smooth the edges and then place them on the baking sheets.

step 8

Bring 8 Cups of Water (8 cups) to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add Baking Soda (3 Tbsp) and Granulated Sugar (2 Tbsp) to the boiling water. Pour in the baking soda slowly so the water doesn’t boil over.

step 9

Drop 6-10 pretzel bites into the water and let boil for 5-10 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto the baking sheet. Careful not to let them touch.

step 10

Bush the nuggets with the beaten Egg (1) and sprinkle with Coarse Salt (to taste). Bake for 8 minutes or until brown. Rotate your pan halfway through for a more even bake.

step 11

Once the pretzel nuggets are cooked, toss them in 2 Tbsp of Butter (1/2 cup) per batch. Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice like ranch, cheese sauce, or mustard.