Description
A simple recipe for making soft, chewy pretzel bites at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 8 cups water (for boiling)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- Coarse salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in 2 cups of the flour, the 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and the salt. Mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the remaining 1 3/4 cups of flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.
- Punch down the risen dough. Roll small pieces of dough into ropes about 1/2 inch thick and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Working in batches, carefully drop the dough pieces into the boiling water for 30 seconds, turning once.
- Remove the pieces with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Brush the hot pretzel bites immediately with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
Notes
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, like cheese sauce or mustard.
- For a richer flavor, you can use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: soft pretzels, pretzel bites, easy snack, homemade pretzels, baked pretzels