Description
These Soft Pretzel Bites are a quick and easy snack that are golden on the outside and tender, chewy inside. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or any time you want a warm, delicious treat. Made with simple ingredients and minimal prep, they bring authentic pretzel flavor to your kitchen in minutes.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp salt
Boiling Bath
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
Topping
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in melted butter, salt, and gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Divide and roll out: Cut the dough into small equal portions. Roll each piece into a rope, then slice the ropes into 1-inch bite-sized pieces, shaping them if needed.
- Boil with baking soda: Bring a large pot of water and baking soda to a simmer. Drop the pretzel bites into the water for about 30 seconds to develop that golden-brown crust and authentic flavor, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- Bake to perfection: Place the boiled pretzel bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse sea salt, and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional finishing touch: Brush the baked pretzel bites with melted butter immediately after baking to keep them soft and shiny.
Notes
- Use warm water to activate yeast quickly for faster dough rise.
- Don’t skip the baking soda bath to achieve the authentic pretzel crust and flavor.
- Make your pretzel bites uniform in size to ensure even baking.
- Serve pretzel bites warm for the best texture and taste.
- Customize with cheese-stuffed, garlic herb, cinnamon sugar, gluten-free, or spicy variations as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pretzel bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: soft pretzel bites, quick pretzels, easy snack, appetizer, party food, chewy pretzels