Soft Pretzel Bites
Warm, chewy pretzel bites with a golden crust and a soft, tender interior. Boiled in baking soda then baked until golden, and topped with coarse salt and melted butter for maximum comfort.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2.25 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp coarse pretzel salt or sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Add flour and salt to yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Let dough rest in a covered bowl for 20 minutes until visibly puffy.
- 5
Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Roll each into a 6-inch rope.
- 6
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in baking soda — water will foam.
- 7
Boil pretzel ropes 30 seconds each, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 8
Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush boiled pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle salt.
- 9
Bake for 12–14 minutes until deep golden brown. Pretzels should feel crispy outside.
- 10
Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- spoon
- cutting board
- knife
- large pot
- parchment-lined baking sheet
- oven
- pastry brush
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