Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
Easy homemade pretzel bites are soft, buttery and irresistible. This pretzel recipe makes the perfect appetizer or snack for game days and parties!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 packet active yeast (or 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt , plus extra for topping
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup baking soda (for boiling water)
- 1 large egg , whisked
- Melted butter , for brushing, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together 1 1/2 cups warm water, 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast, and 1 Tablespoon sugar. Let sit 3 to 5 minutes. Add salt and stir.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add 4 cups flour and yeast mixture. Knead 5 minutes. (You can also do this by hand, if preferred).
- Separate dough into 6 sections. Roll each section into ropes, about 15-inches long and 1-inch thick. Cut with scissors into 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces. This should make about 60 to 75 pretzel pieces. Optional: cut a “t” or “x” on the top of the pretzel with scissors.
- In a small pot, bring about 8 cups water + 1/3 cup baking soda to a boil over medium heat. Once water is boiling, place about 8 pieces of dough into the water for about 30 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon and place pretzel bites onto baking sheet. Brush dough lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle salt on top.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. You can turn the oven to broil for the last minute to brown the tops, if desired. Remove pretzel bites to a cooling rack and brush tops with melted butter, if desired.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Cheese sauce: Here is my favorite pretzel cheese dip.
Cinnamon sugar pretzel bites: Bake without salt. Roll in melted butter and then roll tops and sides in cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup granulated sugar combined with 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon).
Storage: Best served the first day fresh out of the oven. Store leftovers in a brown bag or covered container for up to 2 days or freeze up to two months.
Nutrition
Serving: 5bites, Calories: 163kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Trans Fat: 0.002g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 1211mg, Potassium: 56mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 23IU, Vitamin C: 0.002mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
