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New York Deli Style Pretzel Bites

Soft, golden pretzel bites loaded with smoky pastrami, crunchy gherkins, and a drizzle of maple mustard mayo for the ultimate New York deli-inspired flavour. With their chewy texture, savoury topping, and balance of sweet and tangy notes, these bite-sized snacks are perfect for sharing boards, bar menus, or casual comfort food offerings. Freshly baked and packed with bold deli character, they’re guaranteed to keep guests coming back for more.

Cooking Time
30 Minutes
Portions
4

Ingredients

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  •   Signature by Country Range Sourdough Style Doughballs
  • g Country Range Bicarbonate of Soda
  • g Country Range Real Mayonnaise
  • g Country Range Maple & Agarve Syrup
  • g Country Range Cocktail Gherkins
  • g American Mustard
  •   ltrs water
  •   egg
  • g pastrami
  • g sea salt

  • 1

    Step 1

    Boil the water in a large deep pan. Once Boiling, add in the bicarbonate of soda and reduce to medium heat.
  • 2

    Step 2

    Using a dough cutter, slice up each doughball into 8 small squares, then poach for 2-3 minutes turning as they coo. remove from the water and leave to dry off on a baking tray. Check dough is thoroughly cooked through. It will feel soft inside to the touch if it isn't.
  • 3

    Step 3

    Egg wash the dough bites and season with half the sea salt and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes with a touch of oil to prevent sticking. They should be slightly puffed up and golden brown.
  • 4

    Step 4

    Chop the pastrami and fry off with a touch of oil. Add half the sea salt and put to one side.
  • 5

    Step 5

    Finely dice the gherkins.
  • 6

    Step 6

    Mix, american mustard, mayonnaise & maple syrup in a bowl and transfer to a squeezy bottle.
  • 7

    Step 7

    Put the pretzel bites into a serving dish and top with crispy pastrami, finely diced gherkins, and drizzle with the maple mustard mayonnaise.

Ingredients

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  •   Signature by Country Range Sourdough Style Doughballs
  • g Country Range Bicarbonate of Soda
  • g Country Range Real Mayonnaise
  • g Country Range Maple & Agarve Syrup
  • g Country Range Cocktail Gherkins
  • g American Mustard
  •   ltrs water
  •   egg
  • g pastrami
  • g sea salt

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