March 1: National Peanut Butter Lover's Day

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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
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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 @ 425ºF/218ºC.

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.

Yield: 100 pretzel bites

Posted by Isabelle Boucher

Recipe from: http://www.ilovepeanutbutter.com.com

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