Description
These Super Easy Soft Pretzel Bites are a perfect snack or party treat. Soft, fluffy, and delicious, they are great for dipping in mustard or cheese sauce. This recipe will have you making pretzels at home in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Boiling:
- â…“ cup baking soda
For Topping:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- coarse salt for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead until smooth.
- Rise the Dough: Let the dough rise until doubled. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets.
- Boil the Pretzel Bites: Boil water with baking soda. Divide dough, shape into bites, boil briefly, then transfer to baking sheets.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite dips.
Notes
- You can make these ahead and reheat in a 300°F oven for 5–7 minutes.
- For a sweet version, skip salt topping and roll in cinnamon sugar after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 8–10 bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
