Pretzel Bratwurst Bites

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with foil. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large saucepan, combine water and baking soda. Bring to a rolling boil. (Cook time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins While the water heats, turn the pizza dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a 10x12-inch rectangle. Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into twelve 1-inch wide strips. (Prep time: 8 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Wrap each strip tightly around a bratwurst in a spiral, pinching the edges to seal the dough. Leave about 1/2 inch of bratwurst peeking out from each end. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Carefully add 3 wrapped bratwurst at a time to the boiling water. Boil for precisely 30 seconds. This gives the pretzel bites their signature chew. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Transfer the boiled bratwurst to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with kosher salt. Repeat with the remaining wrapped bratwurst. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the pretzel dough is golden brown and the bratwurst is cooked through, about 12-15 minutes. (Cook time: 12-15 minutes)

Recipe View Once slightly cooled, cut each bratwurst crosswise into thirds. Serve warm with your favorite mustard for dipping. Enjoy! (Prep time: 2 minutes)