Description
Easy-to-make buttery soft pretzel bites perfect for snacks or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Coarse salt for topping
Instructions
- Mix water, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and melted butter. Knead until dough is smooth.
- Cover with a towel and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide dough into small balls. Boil water and baking soda in a pot.
- Boil dough balls for 30 seconds, then transfer to the baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle coarse salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Let dough rise in a warm place for best results.
- Boiling gives pretzel bites their chewy texture.
- Serve warm with mustard or cheese dip.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pretzel bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pretzel bites, soft pretzels, snack recipe, easy baking