Soft Pretzel Bites Snack (Printable View)

Chewy, salty pretzel bites perfect for sharing at gatherings or dipping into favorite sauces.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

→ Boiling

07 - 2/3 cup baking soda
08 - 10 cups water

→ Topping

09 - 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
10 - Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

# How to Prepare:

01 - Combine warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
02 - Add all-purpose flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix using a wooden spoon or stand mixer with dough hook on low speed until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or in the mixer for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 45 to 60 minutes or until doubled in volume.
04 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
05 - In a large pot, bring 10 cups water and baking soda to a rolling boil.
06 - Punch down the risen dough. Divide into 6 equal portions, then roll each into a 14-inch rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces to form bite-sized portions.
07 - Working in batches, place pretzel pieces into the boiling baking soda solution for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and arrange evenly onto the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Brush each bite with a beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
09 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pretzel bites are deeply golden brown.
10 - Allow to cool slightly on baking sheets before serving warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Shaped into bite-sized pieces that are easy to serve and perfect for dipping
  • Ready in less than two hours with most of the time hands-off rising
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients to create a bakery-style snack at home
  • Kids absolutely love rolling and shaping the dough making this a fun family project
02 -
  • These bites are a great make-ahead party snack and can be frozen after baking
  • Their texture holds up well for hours they do not dry out quickly
  • They are naturally vegetarian with easy swaps for dairy or egg allergies
03 -
  • Always let your yeast get foamy before adding flour or you risk a dense dough
  • Take care not to rush the boiling step thirty seconds is enough but watch closely or the bites can get slightly tough
  • Do not skip the parchment paper or you risk stuck pretzels and sad faces I learned that one the hard way
  • Sprinkle salt immediately after brushing with egg wash so it clings perfectly
  • For an extra golden finish bake until the tops develop dark brown patches not just light gold

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