Description
These Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites are chewy, golden, and perfectly salty—just like you’d get at a fair or mall. Easy to make at home with a simple dough and baking soda bath, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack served warm with mustard, cheese sauce, or sweet dips.
Ingredients
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- For the pretzel dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For boiling:
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 9 cups water
- For topping:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt
- Optional: melted butter for brushing after baking
Instructions
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- Activate yeast: In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough: Add melted butter, flour, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Let rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape bites: Punch down dough and divide into 6 pieces. Roll each into a 20-inch rope, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Boil in baking soda water: Bring 9 cups water and baking soda to a boil. Drop dough pieces in for 20–30 seconds, then transfer to the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional: Brush with melted butter right out of the oven for extra flavor.
Notes
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- For a sweet version, skip the salt and toss warm bites in cinnamon sugar.
- Serve with cheese dip, mustard, or chocolate sauce.
- Make ahead by freezing unbaked bites and boiling + baking fresh.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
