Easy Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
Soft, chewy, and deliciously salty homemade pretzel bites made easy for snacking or dipping in your favorite sauce.
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.