Description
Delicious and easy-to-make buttery soft pretzel bites that are perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 1 inch thick, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Carefully drop the pretzel bites into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the pretzel bites with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a cheesy twist, serve with melted cheese sauce for dipping.
- You can also experiment by adding garlic powder or everything bagel seasoning to the dough for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg