Description
These Super Easy Soft Pretzel Bites are a delightful snack or party appetizer that you can make at home. These bites are soft, fluffy on the inside, with a golden-brown crust on the outside. Serve them warm with cheese sauce or mustard for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for brushing)
For Baking Soda Bath:
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 4 cups water
For Topping:
- Coarse salt
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled in size.
- Preheat and Boil: Preheat oven and line baking sheets. Boil water and baking soda in a saucepan.
- Shape and Bake: Divide dough, shape into bites, boil in baking soda bath, then bake until golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm.
Notes
- Best eaten fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 8–10 bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
