Description
These soft pretzel bites are chewy, golden brown, and sprinkled with coarse salt. Perfect as a party snack or game day appetizer, they’re easy to make and even more delicious dipped in cheese sauce or mustard.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (about 110°F/45°C)
- 1 packet active dry or instant yeast (2 and 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
- 2/3 cup (160g) baking soda
- 9 cups (2,160ml) water for boiling
Instructions
- Whisk warm water and yeast together in a large bowl. Let sit for 1 minute.
- Add salt and sugar, then slowly mix in the flour. Mix and knead the dough for 3–4 minutes until it is thick and slightly tacky.
- Shape into a ball, place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rest in a warm environment for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cut dough into 6 sections. Roll each into a 20-inch rope and cut into 1.5-inch pieces.
- Boil water and baking soda. Drop 8–10 pretzel bites into boiling water for 20 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on baking sheets.
- Brush each with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For best texture, enjoy pretzel bites fresh the same day.
- Freeze baked and cooled pretzel bites for up to 3 months.
- Try serving with cheese dip, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 bites
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
