Description
These Easy Soft Pretzel Bites are a delightful snack or party appetizer that you can easily make at home. With a golden exterior and a soft, chewy interior, these pretzel bites are irresistible. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them on their own.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Additional:
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in flour, salt, and melted butter, then knead the dough for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rise the Dough: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 45–60 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Boil: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide the risen dough into 6 pieces, roll each into a rope, cut into 1-inch bites. Boil in water with baking soda.
- Bake: Transfer the boiled pretzel bites to the baking sheets, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy the pretzel bites warm with your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- These pretzel bites pair well with cheese sauce, mustard, or even a sweet version with cinnamon sugar.
- You can freeze baked pretzel bites and reheat them in the oven or air fryer for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
