505 Southwestern® Tomatillo Salsa Pretzel Bites

5 from 3 votes

Simple Pretzel Bites filled with fresh Tomatillo Garlic and Lime Salsa.

Prep Time25

Cook Time15

Rise Time1

Total Time1 40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: 505 Southwestern, Appetizer, Salsa

Servings: Bites

Calories: 40kcal

1 cup 505 Southwestern® Tomatillo Garlic and Lime Salsa more or less to taste - see note
½ cup water
2 ½ teaspoon instant yeast or one packet
1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon granulated white sugar
3 - 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

In a bowl or glass measuring cup combine salsa and water and heat until warm but not hot (about 110°F).
In a stand mixer combine heated salsa water mixture, yeast and sugar. Allow yeast to "bloom" about 5 minutes.
With the mixer on low fitted with the dough hook, add salt and flour a half cup at a time until dough forms a ball and is no longer sticky to the touch.
Cover bowl with a cloth or plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
Combine water and baking soda in a large dutch oven or pot. Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
While water is coming to a boil, divide dough into 4 equal balls.
Roll out dough with your hands into a long "snake".
Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut dough into 2 inch segments.
Continue cutting until all dough is now in bite size pieces.
Drop 5 pieces into the baking soda bath for 10 seconds and remove with a slotted spoon, placing them on the parchment covered baking sheet.
Continue with remaining pieces.
Gently brush bites with egg wash and generously sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake at 425°F for 13-15 minutes or until a deep golden brown (like soft pretzels).
Serve these warm with 505 Queso.

*If you prefer the bites with a bit more of a "kick" then omit water and use 1 ½ C salsa instead.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

To reheat, place in the microwave until warm and then place in the broiler for 2 minutes to add a little crunch.