Description
These irresistible soft pretzel bites are golden, chewy, and buttery with a soft interior. Perfect as a party snack or appetizer, they’re easy to make with simple ingredients and taste just like the ones from the mall.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup baking soda (for boiling water)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing after baking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in salt and sugar. Gradually add flour and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add baking soda.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 6-8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and cut into 1-inch bites.
- Working in batches, boil the pretzel bites for about 20 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the bites with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush warm pretzel bites with melted butter and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle garlic powder or cinnamon sugar after baking.
- You can freeze unbaked bites and boil/bake later for fresh pretzels anytime.
- Serve with cheese sauce, mustard, or your favorite dip.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6-8 bites)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
