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A plate of homemade soft pretzel bites sprinkled with salt.

Easy Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites

Soft, chewy, and deliciously salty homemade pretzel bites made easy for snacking or dipping in your favorite sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1 ½ cups warm water about 110°F
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 10 cups water for baking soda bath
  • ⅔ cup baking soda
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk whisked with 1 tablespoon water
  • coarse sea salt or pretzel salt
  • mustard, cheese sauce, or your favorite dip

Instructions
 

  • Activate yeast in warm water with sugar, then mix dough ingredients. Let dough rise for 20 minutes.
  • Prepare baking soda bath in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Shape dough into ropes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Boil pretzel bites in baking soda bath for 30 seconds per side.
  • Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For an extra crispy exterior, ensure the baking soda bath is at a rolling boil before adding pretzel bites. Don't overcrowd the pot for even cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSodium: 450mg
Keyword pretzels
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