Description
Looking for the best Soft Pretzel Bites recipe? These easy, quick, and simple homemade pretzel bites are chewy on the outside and soft inside. Perfect for game day, parties, holidays, or fun family snack ideas. They are beginner friendly and made with basic pantry ingredients. Serve with cheese sauce or mustard for the best savory treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine 1 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add 3 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix until dough forms then knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide dough into 4 portions. Roll each into a 12 inch rope and cut into 1 inch pieces.
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil and add 1/4 cup baking soda. Boil pretzel bites in batches for 30 seconds then transfer to baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use warm not hot water to protect yeast.
- Do not skip the baking soda bath.
- Keep sizes even for uniform baking.
- Reheat in oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pretzel bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg