Description
These delightful soft pretzel bites are perfect for gatherings and movie nights. They’re easy to make and better than any store-bought version.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant or active dry yeast
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cool
- 3 and 3/4 – 4 cups (469-500g) all-purpose flour, plus more for hands and work surface
- Topping: coarse salt/coarse sea salt
- 1/2 cup (120g) baking soda
- 9 cups (2,160ml) water
- Spicy cheese sauce or your favorite mustard (optional for dipping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add salt, melted butter, and 3 cups of flour to the mixture. Mix until combined, adding more flour if necessary.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it is soft and slightly tacky.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the dough into 6 pieces, roll into 20-inch ropes, and cut into 1.5 – 2 inch pieces.
- In a large pot, boil 9 cups of water with 1/2 cup baking soda.
- Carefully boil the pretzel bites in batches for 10-15 seconds before placing them on the baking sheets and sprinkling with salt.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
For best results, enjoy the pretzel bites fresh. Avoid freezing as they taste better warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg